### Question
How does NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE define traditional Native Hawaiian healer?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 11711*, **traditional Native Hawaiian healer** is defined as:

> a practitioner—


(A) who—


(i) is of Hawaiian ancestry, and


(ii) has the knowledge, skills, and experience in direct personal health care of individuals, and


  

(B) whose knowledge, skills, and experience are based on demonstrated learning of Native Hawaiian healing practices acquired by—


(i) direct practical association with Native Hawaiian elders, and


(ii) oral traditions transmitted from generation to generation

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11711*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 122-NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE**

