A 52-year-old man is found to have poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. You are discussing management options. Which communication approach best reflect...

Question

A 52-year-old man is found to have poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. You are discussing management options. Which communication approach best reflects the CanMEDS Communicator role?

Accepted Answer

Use open-ended questions to explore his understanding, goals and barriers before proposing options

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Deliver a brief lecture on diabetes without asking for his concerns

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Dominate the conversation to ensure all medical facts are covered quickly

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Avoid discussing medication side effects to prevent anxiety

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Tell him "this is all your fault" to motivate change

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Physician-patient communication

A 52-year-old man is found to have poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. You are discussing management options. Which communication approach best reflects the CanMEDS Communicator role?