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Principle 4: Māori healthDisclaimer: This fact sheet is for educational use only. Please consult your doctor or other health professional to make sure this information is right for your child. IntroductionThe following is one of a group of principles which recognise the particular needs of children and young people receiving health and disability support services. The principles describe what should be provided when your child or young person receives those services. They are based on expert opinion and a considerable body of literature in New Zealand and overseas and they have been developed after wide consultation. See all the principles listed in Principles: what health and disability services should provide for your child or young person.
 Back to TopMāori healthPrinciple: Health and disability service providers should respect and be responsive to Māori and their cultural values and beliefs.
If you are Māori, you have the right to expect that health service providers respect and are responsive to you and your cultural values and beliefs.
You can expect that you will have access to Māori support and advocacy services.
Māori Health is a Ministry of Health website which provides information about Māori health and highlights the policies, programmes and people addressing Māori health. There are introductions to the Māori health and disability providers. There is also an overview of the Māori Health Directorate, information on policies and programmes, Māori health statistics, publications and media releases.
Back to TopAcknowledgementsSee acknowledgements listed at Principles: what health and disability services should provide for your child or young person. Back to TopYour notesEndorsement
This fact sheet was endorsed by PSNZ - 05/12/2006
CopyrightFact sheets are subject to copyright. In the interests of information sharing they may be copied but acknowledgement must be given to PSNZ and Starship Foundation. © The Paediatric Society of New Zealand and Starship Foundation 2005 - 2012
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