Curriculum for General Practice - The Royal New Zealand College ...

M Māori Health
Professionalism
The GP will demonstrate the ability to:
• understand and demonstrate cultural competence in
all aspects of clinical practice with Māori patients and
whānau
• actively participate and, in some instances, take a
leadership role in inter-sectoral activities that contribute
to whānau ora
• discuss strategies for consulting with Māori
• acknowledge and support Māori doctors stepping into
leadership roles in Māori health
• understand the role of kaumātua and kuia in Māori social
structures and demonstrate respect for their status and
cultural expertise
• take on community and professional roles that contribute
to addressing ethnic inequalities in health for Māori.
• understand the GP’s role in death and dying and how
this applies within a Māori cultural context
Scholarship
The GP will demonstrate the ability to:
• understand the value of Māori health research and other
research that contributes to addressing inequalities in
health and contribute as appropriate
• use practice ethnicity data to identify and, where
appropriate, address potential inequalities between Māori
and non-Māori
• develop high-level competencies, such as Māori language
fluency, that facilitate culturally responsive practice that
contributes to achieving health equity for Māori
• develop interventions to address inequalities between
Māori and non-Māori patients and conduct reviews to
monitor progress.
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