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75. Case: Cultural Competence: Truth and Reconciliation in Action

Case 75: Cultural Competence: Truth and Reconciliation in Action Alex Sylliboy has been referred to the diabetes clinic and this is his first appointment. He identifies as Indigenous on…
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64. Case: Implementing an Anti-Obesity Strategy

The local health district is in the final stages of adopting a comprehensive organizational anti-obesity policy. Its development was led by a working group of diverse stakeholders from across the district and…
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63. Case: Breastfeeding Concerns

Natasha is 15 years old and you, an RN, are meeting her for the first time at a prenatal visit. Her boyfriend, Josh, is 17. Natasha is planning on feeding her…
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61. Case: Ending the Fluoridation of Water – A Public Meeting

The local town council has received a petition signed by more than 500 residents requesting the discontinuation of fluoride in the town’s water supply. Before making a decision on the…
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46. Case: Team Work?

Judy, who had worked as a senior social worker in a mental health setting for 12 years, was hired as a team social worker in a community health care organization….
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14. Case: I Want to Go Home!

A widower (age 88) lives alone, but has family living nearby. Recently he had a stroke and regained consciousness after being admitted to hospital. He was deemed to have cognitive…
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Category: Community / Public Health Ethics

75. Case: Cultural Competence: Truth and Reconciliation in Action

64. Case: Implementing an Anti-Obesity Strategy

63. Case: Breastfeeding Concerns

61. Case: Ending the Fluoridation of Water – A Public Meeting

46. Case: Team Work?

14. Case: I Want to Go Home!

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