RANZCOG Interview - Maori Terms Flashcards
Whanaungatanga
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.
Whakawhanaungatanga
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.
Manaakitanga
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
Kaupapa Māori
Maori approach
Te ao Maori
Maori world view
Mana motuhake
Autonomy, self-determination
Tikanga
Maori customs.
Whakatare
navigation
Kaitiatikanga
Guardianship of the environment
Mana
Spiritual power
Tapu
Spiritual restrictions
Noa
Lack of restriction
Mauri
Life force
Whakapapa
Origin
Tohunga
To be an expert in something. Noun - a skilled person
Mihi
greet, to pay tribute, acknowledge or thank
Kotahitanga
Oneness, through teamwork and good communication
Rangatiratanga
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
Mohiotanga
sharing of information to allow learning and progression
Maramatanga
Understanding
Wairua
Spiritual wellbeing
Taonga
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
Karakia
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
