A 28-year-old Cree woman presents to an urban ED with abdominal pain. She reports previous experiences of racism in health care and appears guarded. W...

Question

A 28-year-old Cree woman presents to an urban ED with abdominal pain. She reports previous experiences of racism in health care and appears guarded. Which initial physician behaviour best promotes cultural safety?

Accepted Answer

Openly acknowledge that Indigenous peoples often experience racism in health care, invite her to share any concerns, and collaboratively plan her care

Answer

Assume she is drug-seeking and limit analgesia

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Avoid asking about her experiences to save time

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Speak only through security staff to maintain control

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Document that she is 'non-compliant' if she questions the plan

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Cultural safety in ED care for Indigenous patient

A 28-year-old Cree woman presents to an urban ED with abdominal pain. She reports previous experiences of racism in health care and appears guarded. Which initial physician behaviour best promotes cultural safety?