concept   patient
culture   China
statement   In China, patients respect authority, trust doctors, and involve family in decision-making.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 communication about patient conditions China Healthcare professionals are expected to convey information in a careful and cautious manner, avoiding direct honesty to maintain hope and optimism. 1
2 doctor-patient communication China Tends to be more formal and reserved, with a focus on maintaining professional distance and respecting authority. 1
3 doctor-patient relationship China Patients are expected to show respect and trust in the doctor's expertise without questioning or challenging 1
4 healer-patient relationship China Emphasizes respect for authority and silence from the patient 1
5 patient China Patients may defer to doctors' expertise and be less proactive in asking questions or seeking second opinions. 1
6 patient China Respect for authority and adherence to the doctor's recommendations without question 1
7 patient conduct China Patients may expect family members to be involved in medical discussions and decision-making. 1
8 patient involvement China Decision-making is often left to the healthcare professionals or family members rather than the patients themselves 1
9 patient people China Highly valued for their ability to endure and persevere through challenges 1
10 patient-physician relationship China Shorter appointments and more formal interactions with physicians, with a greater emphasis on the medical aspect rather than personal matters. 1