Question

A 45-year-old Cree woman from a remote northern community with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes presents with concerns about feeling judged during previous hospital admissions. She reports she sometimes avoids care because of this. As her new family physician, which action best reflects culturally safe, trauma-informed care and the Health Advocate CanMEDS role?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge and explore her experiences of racism, collaborate with local Indigenous health workers and adapt her care plan to her context

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Reassure her that all staff treat everyone the same

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Focus solely on glycaemic control and not discuss past experiences

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Tell her to ignore any perceived discrimination

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Transfer her care to a tertiary hospital specialist

Practice question