A 7-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community presents with chronic nasal congestion, mouth breathing and snoring. Examination reveals large ade...

Question

A 7-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community presents with chronic nasal congestion, mouth breathing and snoring. Examination reveals large adenoids and conductive hearing loss due to otitis media with effusion. According to the National Guide, which broader approach is also important in managing his health?

Accepted Answer

Consider social determinants, housing conditions and environmental risk factors as part of holistic care

Answer

Focus only on surgical ENT interventions

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Provide antibiotics without addressing community factors

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Only arrange hearing aids

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No further action is needed as hearing loss is common

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Otitis media and social determinants in Aboriginal children