components of Maori health Knowledge of the issues relating to validity for any given instrument or procedure and resulting data given the initial reference population Skills The ability to recognise, Able to establish effective acknowledge, respect & communication across diverse cultures cultures. value individuals’ & differences. Consider cultural beliefs and Recognise ethnicity, values of the clients and culture and membership of his/her community in minority groups as providing services. significant parameters in Consider the impact of understanding adverse social, psychological processes. environmental, and political Seek consultation and/or factors in assessing problems make referrals as and designing interventions appropriate. Appropriately consults and/or Translator services used includes religious/spiritual appropriately leaders/ practitioners relevant to the client's cultural and belief systems. Examples Psychometric instruments Cultural components and Discriminatory practices at of Evidence are used appropriately. consultation are incorporated the social and community
components of Maori health Knowledge of the issues relating to validity for any given instrument or procedure and resulting data given the initial reference population Skills The ability to recognise, acknowledge, respect & value individuals’ cultures & differences. Recognise ethnicity, culture and membership of minority groups as significant parameters in understanding psychological processes. Seek consultation and/or make referrals as appropriate. Translator services used appropriately Able to establish effective communication across diverse cultures. Consider cultural beliefs and values of the clients and his/her community in providing services. Consider the impact of adverse social, environmental, and political factors in assessing problems and designing interventions Appropriately consults and/or includes religious/spiritual leaders/ practitioners relevant to the client's cultural and belief systems. Examples of Evidence Psychometric instruments are used appropriately. Cultural components and consultation are incorporated Discriminatory practices at the social and community
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