Question

A 52-year-old man of First Nations background with type 2 diabetes and early nephropathy attends your rural clinic. He expresses mistrust of the health system due to past experiences of racism. Which clinician behaviour best demonstrates culturally safe care?

Accepted Answer

Exploring his experiences, acknowledging historical and systemic racism, and collaboratively developing a care plan incorporating his preferences and, if desired, traditional healing

Answer

Assuming he will not adhere to medications based on stereotypes

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Avoiding discussion of colonial history as it is not medically relevant

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Insisting on your treatment plan without negotiation

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Focusing only on lab results and not discussing his concerns

Practice question

A 52-year-old man of First Nations background with type 2 diabetes and early nephropathy attends your rural clinic. He expresses mistrust of the health system due to past experiences of racism. Which clinician behaviour best demonstrates culturally safe care?