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Remote retrieval and cultural safety — ACEM Fellowship MCQ

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HardEthics, Indigenous health, rural/retrieval medicineRemote retrieval and cultural safetyACEM Fellowship

A 58-year-old Aboriginal man presents to a remote NT clinic ED, triage category 2, with sepsis from diabetic foot infection. BP 92/56, lactate 4.4 and X-ray shows gas in soft tissues. He wants family involved before transfer and English is his third language. What is the most appropriate disposition?

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Correct answer: A — Stabilise, involve interpreter and family, and coordinate urgent retrieval

Necrotising diabetic foot sepsis in a remote setting needs stabilisation, urgent retrieval and culturally safe communication.

Reference: ACEM Indigenous health and retrieval curriculum; eTG severe diabetic foot infection