Question

A 55-year-old Cree man with type 2 diabetes lives in a rural community 300 km from the nearest tertiary centre. He frequently misses appointments due to transportation barriers. As his family physician, which approach best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?

Accepted Answer

Arrange virtual visits and coordinate with local community health workers to provide ongoing diabetes care closer to home

Answer

Document his non-attendance and discharge him from the practice

Answer

Insist that he attend all appointments at the tertiary centre despite barriers

Answer

Provide only emergency prescriptions when he happens to attend

Answer

Transfer his care to an urban endocrinologist without local follow-up

Practice question

A 55-year-old Cree man with type 2 diabetes lives in a rural community 300 km from the nearest tertiary centre. He frequently misses appointments due to transportation barriers. As his family physician, which approach best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?