RANZCOG Interview - Maori Terms

Question 1

Whanaungatanga

Answer 1

Relationship, kinship and a sense of family connection. It is created through shared experiences and working together and provides people with a sense of belonging. It comes with rights and obligations, which serve to strengthen each member of that whānau or group. Sharing information and experiences to create a bond and a sense of belonging.

Question 2

Whakawhanaungatanga

Answer 2

The process of establishing relationships. Whakawhanaungatanga can often be mistaken as icebreakers or rapport building – quickly introduce yourselves so we can get on with the business.

Question 3

Manaakitanga

Answer 3

The process of showing respect, generosity and care for the people who use services, their whānau and communities. It also means to show respect and care for their information and stories. Mana is the essential lifeforce within a person, place or object. Hospitality, welcoming guests with kindness and generosity and also encouraging people and making sure they can achieve as much as they can. I think this could be represented by being open and honest and giving patients as much information as possible about a diagnosis/procedure

Question 4

Kaupapa Māori

Answer 4

Maori approach

Question 5

Te ao Maori

Answer 5

Maori world view

Question 6

Mana motuhake

Answer 6

Autonomy, self-determination

Question 7

Tikanga

Answer 7

Maori customs.

Question 8

Whakatare

Answer 8

navigation

Question 9

Kaitiatikanga

Answer 9

Guardianship of the environment

Question 10

Mana

Answer 10

Spiritual power

Question 11

Tapu

Answer 11

Spiritual restrictions

Question 12

Noa

Answer 12

Lack of restriction

Question 13

Mauri

Answer 13

Life force

Question 14

Whakapapa

Answer 14

Origin

Question 15

Tohunga

Answer 15

To be an expert in something. Noun - a skilled person

Question 16

Mihi

Answer 16

greet, to pay tribute, acknowledge or thank

Question 17

Kotahitanga

Answer 17

Oneness, through teamwork and good communication

Question 18

Rangatiratanga

Answer 18

Self-governance. Make sure patients have enough information to make their own choices. Also can be used when personally reflecting – knowing your own limits and strengths and weaknesses etc and taking responsibility

Question 19

Mohiotanga

Answer 19

sharing of information to allow learning and progression

Question 20

Maramatanga

Answer 20

Understanding

Question 21

Wairua

Answer 21

Spiritual wellbeing

Question 22

Taonga

Answer 22

something prized. How it affects practice – always important to try and identify what patients concerns and expectations are so you can find out what is most important to them. Once this is identified you can work together (kotahitanga) to achieve this

Question 23

Karakia

Answer 23

prayer or blessings. Intrinsically connected to spiritual health which in turn is central to physical and mental health. Important to make sure these are offered wherever possible and if not possible eg. Need to perform an emergency C section straight away – make sure to explain why this is the case and try to communicate that you are not disregarding the importance of karakia