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Implementing culturally safe Indigenous care in rural and remote services — formative SAQs
Formative SAQs on implementing culturally safe indigenous care in rural and remote services.
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Implementing culturally safe Indigenous care in rural and remote services: definition, escalation and equity
SAQ 1 (10)
An Aboriginal family travels 400 km for a paediatric clinic and leaves without understanding the plan after a rushed encounter with no Aboriginal health worker present. [1] [2]
a) Define the problem in one sentence and state the first safety priorities. (3 marks) [1]
b) Classify the situation using urgency, setting and equity axes. (3 marks) [1] [2]
c) List red flags that force immediate escalation or retrieval. (2 marks) [1]
d) Document the handover elements you would include in an SBAR call. (2 marks) [2]
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