Question

A 52-year-old man of First Nations background with long-standing type 2 diabetes, neuropathy, and a plantar foot ulcer has been missing clinic appointments due to lack of transport and unstable housing. His HbA1c is 9.5%, and he has had two admissions with cellulitis. Which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role and Indigenous health equity principles?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a multidisciplinary care plan involving community health workers, Indigenous patient navigators, and social services to address housing, transport, and culturally safe foot care

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Focus only on adjusting insulin doses and ignore social issues

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Discharge him from the practice for non-attendance

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Advise him that complications are his own responsibility

Answer

Insist he move closer to the hospital before receiving further care

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