Question

A 65-year-old Métis man with poorly controlled diabetes and prior myocardial infarction lives in a remote community with limited access to specialist care. The local health authority is planning a new telemedicine service. Which of the following physician contributions best aligns with TRC Calls to Action on health and CanMEDS Health Advocate role?

Accepted Answer

Advocate for culturally safe telehealth services co-designed with Indigenous communities, ensuring access to specialists for chronic disease management

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Assume Indigenous patients will not use telemedicine and focus only on urban services

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Design the service without community input to save time

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Restrict telemedicine to non-Indigenous patients

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Discourage local Indigenous health workers from participating

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