culture   Ghana
statement   In Ghana, doctor-patient communication relies on storytelling and metaphors to explain complex medical concepts.

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1 doctor-patient communication Ghana May involve a more storytelling-based approach, with doctors using anecdotes and metaphors to explain medical concepts to patients. 1
2 healer-patient relationship Ghana Influenced by communal values and involving the community in the healing process 1
3 medical second opinions Ghana Seeking a second medical opinion may be viewed as distrust in the expertise of the original doctor and may cause tension in the doctor-patient relationship. 1
4 patient-physician relationship Ghana Strong reliance on faith-based healing and traditional medicine alongside modern medical practices, shaping the patient-physician relationship. 1