concept   patient
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, patients show deference and respect to healthcare professionals, often deferring to their expertise and authority.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 communication about patient conditions South Korea Indirect and subtle communication about patient conditions is preferred to maintain harmony and avoid causing embarrassment or distress. 1
2 doctor-patient communication South Korea Tends to be more formal and hierarchical, with patients often deferring to the doctor's expertise and asking fewer questions. 1
3 doctor-patient relationship South Korea There is generally a more formal and reserved dynamic between doctors and patients, with personal boundaries maintained 1
4 healer-patient relationship South Korea Respectful and hierarchical, with the healer seen as an authority figure. 1
5 patient South Korea Patients may show deference and respect to healthcare professionals, and may not question their diagnosis or treatment plan. 1
6 patient South Korea Patients may show a high degree of deference to medical professionals and are less likely to question or challenge their treatment plans. 1
7 patient South Korea Patients often seek multiple opinions and prefer a more collaborative approach to treatment decisions, involving family members in discussions with healthcare providers. 1
8 patient South Korea Expected to maintain a quiet and reserved demeanor during hospitalization 1
9 patient involvement South Korea Respecting authority of healthcare professionals is more common 1
10 patient people South Korea Seen as courteous and respectful, willing to endure long periods of waiting without complaint 1
11 patient-physician relationship South Korea Expectation for the physician to make decisions without extensive input from the patient, as respect for authority is important. 1
12 patients South Korea Patients often visit traditional medicine practitioners alongside or instead of Western medical doctors. 1