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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 the intake form. Andrew Sullivan, the nurse, has read recently that the experience of residential schools has long-lasting, intergenerational effects on health, but isn’t sure…
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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 included an extensive consultation process. One aspect of the policy that generated a lot of discussion and debate at the working group was the suggestion…
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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 baby breast milk substitute as she thinks it will be easier. She has heard that it is harder to lose “baby weight” while breastfeeding, and…
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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 matter, the council has decided to hold a “town hall” meeting to seek more input and help to educate its members and the audience about…
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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. Shirley, one of the team RNs, perceived Judy as hesitant and ineffective in patient care planning meetings. Other team members also found Judy to be…
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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 capacity. His adult children approached the physician in charge of his case along with the unit’s Nurse Manager and requested that the patient be placed…
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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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