Question

A 45-year-old man with longstanding schizophrenia is stable on antipsychotic medication and lives in supported housing. During a clinic visit he reports that nursing staff frequently speak about him within earshot using stigmatizing language. Which action best reflects the CanMEDS Professional and Health Advocate roles?

Accepted Answer

Document his concern and raise it respectfully with the team, advocating for stigma-free, trauma-informed communication

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Ignore the comment because his psychosis makes him unreliable

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Tell him he is over-sensitive and that staff are busy

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Discharge him from care to avoid conflict

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Discuss the issue only with his family and not with the team

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