Question

A 35 year old nurse working in a remote Indigenous community recognises that some patients report experiences of racism in the health system and are reluctant to attend the regional hospital. She wishes to improve her practice. Which action best aligns with Indigenous cultural safety principles?

Accepted Answer

Engage in self reflection about her own biases, seek training in Indigenous cultural safety and collaborate with community leaders to adapt services

Answer

Assume all patients are treated equally and ignore concerns about racism

Answer

Tell patients national guidelines guarantee equal treatment so racism cannot occur

Answer

Avoid discussing colonisation or historical trauma

Answer

Rely solely on written pamphlets translated into Indigenous languages

Practice question

A 35 year old nurse working in a remote Indigenous community recognises that some patients report experiences of racism in the health system and are reluctant to attend the regional hospital. She wishes to improve her practice. Which action best aligns with Indigenous cultural safety principles?