A 3-year-old First Nations child is admitted with bronchiolitis. The parents wish to have multiple family members present and bring traditional items ...

Question

A 3-year-old First Nations child is admitted with bronchiolitis. The parents wish to have multiple family members present and bring traditional items for comfort. What is the most appropriate response from the admitting physician?

Accepted Answer

Work with the family and hospital policies to accommodate family presence and cultural practices as much as safely possible

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Limit visitors strictly to one parent to maintain control

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Prohibit traditional items on the ward

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Discourage cultural practices to avoid ''distraction'' from care

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Demand that family follow standard routines without discussion

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Family-centred, culturally safe paediatric care

A 3-year-old First Nations child is admitted with bronchiolitis. The parents wish to have multiple family members present and bring traditional items for comfort. What is the most appropriate response from the admitting physician?