Question

A 24-year-old Aboriginal woman presents at 8 weeks' gestation. Which additional screening should be prioritised as part of culturally safe antenatal care?

Accepted Answer

Screening for sexually transmitted infections, anaemia and early referral to Aboriginal community-controlled health services

Answer

Only routine tests as for non-Indigenous women

Answer

Routine genetic testing only

Answer

No extra screening is needed if she feels well

Answer

Universal thrombophilia screening

Practice question

A 24-year-old Aboriginal woman presents at 8 weeks' gestation. Which additional screening should be prioritised as part of culturally safe antenatal care?