A 48-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes reveals during consultation that she is living in unstable housing with limited access to refriger...

Question

A 48-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes reveals during consultation that she is living in unstable housing with limited access to refrigeration for insulin. Which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?

Accepted Answer

Refer her to local social services and community housing supports while also adjusting medical therapy

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Ignore the housing issue and focus solely on insulin titration

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Tell her to save more money to afford better housing

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Advise her to stop insulin due to storage issues

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Discharge her from the practice for poor control

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Social determinants of health - housing insecurity

A 48-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes reveals during consultation that she is living in unstable housing with limited access to refrigeration for insulin. Which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?