Question

A 52-year-old Métis man with long-standing type 2 diabetes and hypertension is seen in an urban clinic. He shares experiences of racism in healthcare and mistrust of institutions, referencing residential school trauma in his family. Which response best aligns with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and principles of cultural safety?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge his experiences, apologise for harms, ask permission to explore how they affect his care, and discuss options for Indigenous-led supports

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Explain that racism is not a problem in the healthcare system

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Ignore his comments and focus on blood pressure targets only

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Tell him that past experiences are irrelevant to current medical care

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Insist he accept your treatment plan without further discussion

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