Question

A First Nations community health nurse reports low childhood immunisation rates on-reserve, citing past negative experiences with residential schools and mistrust of authorities among Elders. As the consulting family physician, what is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with community leaders and Elders to co-design culturally safe immunisation programmes and education

Answer

Insist that vaccines be given regardless of parental concerns

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Blame parents for negligence and threaten child protection involvement

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Transfer responsibility entirely to public health without engagement

Answer

Cease offering vaccines in the community

Practice question

A First Nations community health nurse reports low childhood immunisation rates on-reserve, citing past negative experiences with residential schools and mistrust of authorities among Elders. As the consulting family physician, what is the most appropriate approach?