1. 8 Principles Of Equity, Diversity & Cultural Competency To Healthcare

Question 1

Culture;
- describes the G……, not the i…………. in it.
- “Culture is ….. the i….., c…… & s…….. b……… of a particulate people or s……. .”
A way of ….. shared by a large group of people.

Answer 1

Culture;

• describes the Group, not the individuals in it.
• “Culture is the ideas, customs & social behaviour of a particulate people or society”
  A way of life shared by a large group of people.

Question 2

What are the 3 principles of the Treaty of Waitangi?

Answer 2

PARTNERSHIP - working with Maori communities at all levels to develop the community’s healthcare
PARTICIPATION- involving the Maori in the planning and delivery of the healthcare services
PROTECTION - ensuring Maori have the same level of health as non-Maori & including their culture concepts, values & practices.

Question 3

“It is required under legislation that h……, professionals must be C………. C…….., as being familiar with patients’ cultural h………… improves their healthcare. “

Answer 3

“It is required under legislation that health professionals must be Culturally Competent, being familiar with patients’ cultural heritage improves their healthcare. “

Question 4

“Based on the Wharenui; if one pillar is m…….., the treatment becomes u……….”

They are the 4 Pillars of Te…….. T… W..

Answer 4

“Based on the Wharenui; if one pillar is missing, the treatment becomes unbalanced.”

4 Pillars of TeWhare Tapa Wha

Question 5

4 Pillars of TeWhare Tapa Wha

TANA TINANA

Answer 5

Physical health - capacity for growth

Question 6

4 Pillars of TeWhare Tapa Wha

TAHA WAIRAU

Answer 6

Spiritual health - capacity for faith & wider communication

Question 7

4 Pillars of TeWhare Tapa Wha

TAHA WHANAU

Answer 7

Family health - capacity to belong, care & share

Question 8

4 Pillars of TeWhare Tapa Wha

TAHA HINENGARO

Answer 8

Mental health - to communicate, think & feel mind & body

Question 9

What is the HPCAA?

Answer 9

Health Practitioner Competency Assurance Act

Question 10

Maori values TIKANGA

TAPU & NOA

Answer 10

Concepts of risk & safety

Question 11

Maori values TIKANGA

MANA

Answer 11

Importance of respecting individuals & their dignity

Question 12

Maori values TIKANGA

WAIRAU

Answer 12

Spiritual force

Question 13

Maori values TIKANGA

WHANAUNGATANAGA

Answer 13

Important interpersonal relationships to the wellbeing

Question 14

7 Things we can do as Medic to include TIKANGA?

1) pronounce ………… properly
2) introduce yourself
3) face to face interactions are better
4) don’t use ……
5) gain ……. to touch the head
6) don’t pass food (noa) over the …….
7) have ………. linens for head & rest of body

Answer 14

1) pronounce name properly
2) introduce yourself
3) face to face interactions are better
4) don’t use jargon
5) gain consent to touch the head
6) don’t pass food (noa) over the head
7) have separate linens for head & rest of body

Question 15

Diversity is….

Answer 15

…. differences within a group.

Question 16

Inclusiveness is…..

Answer 16

……including each other.

Question 17

Having equity & diversity means there is different a……….. to produce outcomes that are f….. & r…..

Answer 17

Having equity & diversity means that there is different approaches to produce outcomes that are fair & right.

Question 18

Name some principles of equity & diversity (5).

Answer 18

Fairness
Valuing diversity 
Inclusiveness 
Commitment
Operational effectiveness