Question

A 6-year-old child with a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is brought by her parents, who feel overwhelmed and report difficulty accessing supports in their rural community. Which physician response best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate and Collaborator roles?

Accepted Answer

Discuss available provincial early intervention programmes, connect the family with local and virtual resources, liaise with school and community providers and advocate for timely access to services

Answer

Explain that developmental services are outside your scope and discharge back to primary school support

Answer

Provide online printouts only and ask the family to search for services themselves

Answer

Tell the family to move to a larger city for better services

Answer

Focus only on prescribing medication for associated behaviours

Practice question

A 6-year-old child with a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is brought by her parents, who feel overwhelmed and report difficulty accessing supports in their rural community. Which physician response best reflects the CanMEDS Health Advocate and Collaborator roles?