Question

A 30-year-old Cree woman reports experiences of racism when accessing emergency care and is reluctant to attend hospital despite poorly controlled asthma. As her family physician, which action best reflects the CanMEDS Communicator and Health Advocate roles and Indigenous health guidance?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge her experiences, explore the impact on her health behaviours and work with her and local Indigenous partners to create a culturally safe asthma action plan

Answer

Tell her racism is rare in Canada and encourage her to ignore it

Answer

Avoid discussing racism to keep the visit brief

Answer

Advise her to change ethnicity on forms to avoid discrimination

Answer

Discharge her from the practice for mistrust

Practice question

A 30-year-old Cree woman reports experiences of racism when accessing emergency care and is reluctant to attend hospital despite poorly controlled asthma. As her family physician, which action best reflects the CanMEDS Communicator and Health Advocate roles and Indigenous health guidance?