Question

A 24-year-old First Nations woman at 36 weeks' gestation attends a regional hospital for antenatal care. She explains that she missed earlier appointments due to lack of transport and family obligations, and describes prior experiences of racist comments in health-care settings. What is the most appropriate response that reflects Indigenous health and CanMEDS Communicator roles?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge her experiences, apologise for the system's failings, explore barriers to care, and collaboratively plan culturally safe ongoing care

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Emphasise that missed visits reflect poor personal responsibility

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Ignore her concerns and focus only on medical history

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Tell her that racism is unlikely in Canadian health care

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Advise that traditional practices should not be discussed during medical visits

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