A 30-year-old emergency medicine resident notices a colleague consistently making derogatory comments about Indigenous patients. According to CanMEDS ...

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A 30-year-old emergency medicine resident notices a colleague consistently making derogatory comments about Indigenous patients. According to CanMEDS Professional and Health Advocate roles, what is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report and address the behaviour through appropriate institutional channels and seek guidance on anti-racism and cultural safety

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Ignore the behaviour to maintain collegiality

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Join in the comments to fit in

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Confront the colleague aggressively in front of patients

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Avoid working with Indigenous patients

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Addressing racism in clinical practice

A 30-year-old emergency medicine resident notices a colleague consistently making derogatory comments about Indigenous patients. According to CanMEDS Professional and Health Advocate roles, what is the most appropriate action?