Question

A 3-year-old First Nations child is admitted for pneumonia. His parents report previous experiences of racism in health care and are worried their concerns will not be heard. According to Canadian cultural safety guidance, which physician behaviour best promotes culturally safe care?

Accepted Answer

Recognise and acknowledge their concerns, reflect on your own biases, invite their participation in decisions, and offer to involve Indigenous liaison or Elders if they wish

Answer

Avoid discussing racism or past experiences to keep the focus on the illness

Answer

Assure them that racism does not occur in Canadian hospitals

Answer

Speak only to the child and not the parents

Answer

Document them as 'difficult' if they express frustration

Practice question

A 3-year-old First Nations child is admitted for pneumonia. His parents report previous experiences of racism in health care and are worried their concerns will not be heard. According to Canadian cultural safety guidance, which physician behaviour best promotes culturally safe care?