Question

A 10-year-old boy from an urban Indigenous family is frequently absent from school due to poorly controlled asthma. His mother reports feeling blamed in past encounters and fears child welfare involvement. Which approach best reflects CanMEDS Communicator and Health Advocate roles in addressing his health?

Accepted Answer

Ask about her goals and barriers, acknowledge systemic racism in healthcare, and work with school and community supports to improve his asthma plan

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Emphasise that if she does not improve his control, you must call child protection

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Focus solely on prescribing more medications without discussing social context

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Avoid discussing attendance as it is "not a medical issue"

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Ask her to see a different provider because of the complex social situation

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