A 5-year-old boy from a remote First Nations community is admitted with pneumonia. His parents speak of previous experiences of discrimination and exp...

Question

A 5-year-old boy from a remote First Nations community is admitted with pneumonia. His parents speak of previous experiences of discrimination and express fear about interacting with the healthcare system. Which action best aligns with current Canadian commitments to culturally safe care for Indigenous Peoples?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge their experiences, invite them to share concerns, involve Indigenous liaison or elders where available, and work collaboratively to build a care plan that respects their culture and rights

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Reassure them that racism no longer occurs in Canadian hospitals

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Ignore their concerns and focus only on medical treatment to avoid difficult conversations

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Ask them to leave discussions to medical staff because they might not understand

Answer

Press them to sign consent forms quickly without explanation to avoid delays

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Cultural safety in Indigenous hospital care