Question

A 38-year-old Métis woman with type 2 diabetes and hypertension describes past negative experiences with racism in healthcare and asks if her traditional healer can be involved in her diabetes management plan. What is the most appropriate response consistent with Indigenous cultural safety principles?

Accepted Answer

Agree to collaborate with the traditional healer and explore how to integrate traditional practices safely with biomedical care

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Explain that traditional practices are unscientific and should be discouraged

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Refuse to discuss traditional practices during medical appointments

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State that diabetes management must follow only national guidelines

Answer

Tell her to choose between traditional healer or family physician

Practice question