Question

A 4-year-old child in your practice has missed several routine vaccinations due to parental hesitancy. The parent expresses concern about vaccine safety but is open to discussion. Which response best reflects CanMEDS Communicator and Health Advocate roles and Canadian immunisation principles?

Accepted Answer

Provide clear, empathetic counselling addressing concerns, share evidence on vaccine safety and disease risks, and offer a catch-up schedule

Answer

Dismiss the family from the practice

Answer

Insist that vaccines are mandatory without explanation

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Avoid the topic to maintain rapport

Answer

Report the family to child protection services immediately

Practice question

A 4-year-old child in your practice has missed several routine vaccinations due to parental hesitancy. The parent expresses concern about vaccine safety but is open to discussion. Which response best reflects CanMEDS Communicator and Health Advocate roles and Canadian immunisation principles?