Question

A 38-year-old Cree woman presents to a family clinic in an urban centre with depression, anxiety and a history of residential school trauma. She feels misunderstood by previous providers and worries about discrimination. Which response best demonstrates culturally safe, trauma-informed care consistent with CanMEDS roles?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the impacts of colonisation and residential schools, invite her to share her experiences at her own pace, and explore options including Indigenous healing supports alongside standard treatments

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Focus strictly on symptoms and avoid discussing her Indigenous identity or trauma

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Explain that depression is purely biochemical and that historical trauma is irrelevant

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Suggest that she should "move on" from the past

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Avoid asking about trauma because it may be re-traumatising

Practice question