title: The Hui Process: a framework to enhance the doctor-patient relationship with Māori.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe a method of integrating cultural competency practice, specific to Māori, in the doctor-patient relationship.
  
  
  METHODS
  The Hauora Māori curriculum at University of Otago, Christchurch has developed the 'Hui Process', a framework to guide clinical interaction with Māori derived from engagement and relationship building principles of Te Ao Māori.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The current consensus from Māori health leaders, student feedback and anecdotal Māori patient feedback indicates the 'Hui Process' is easily learnt, well received by patients and can enhance the doctor-patient relationship.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The introduction of the 'Hui Process' as a framework for building effective relationships between doctors and Māori patients has been well received in medical education. Clinicians should consider utilising the 'Hui Process'.
authors.affiliation: Māori Indigenous Health Institute (MIHI), University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand. cameron.lacey@otago.ac.nz
authors.forename: Cameron
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lacey
authors.forename: Tania
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Huria
authors.forename: Lutz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Beckert
authors.forename: Matea
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gilles
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pitama
mesh_terms: D054521:Cultural Competency; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D006303:Health Services, Indigenous; D006801:Humans; D009520:New Zealand; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations / Q000941:ethics*