A 32-year-old woman presents with new-onset psychosis. Following assessment and initiation of antipsychotic therapy, she is homeless and has poor foll...

Question

A 32-year-old woman presents with new-onset psychosis. Following assessment and initiation of antipsychotic therapy, she is homeless and has poor follow-up. As her physician, which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?

Accepted Answer

Refer her to social work and community housing supports and coordinate with mental health services

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Discharge her after prescribing medication and hope she follows up

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Tell her to find her own housing and focus only on prescribing

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Avoid involvement in social issues as they are not medical

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Immediately admit her to a long-term care facility

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): CanMEDS - Health Advocate

A 32-year-old woman presents with new-onset psychosis. Following assessment and initiation of antipsychotic therapy, she is homeless and has poor follow-up. As her physician, which action best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate role?