concept   doctor-patient relationship
culture   Canada
statement   In Canada, doctors prioritize open communication and collaboration with their patients to involve them in treatment decisions.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 doctor-patient communication Canada Often includes a collaborative decision-making process, with patients encouraged to actively participate in determining their treatment plan. 1
2 doctor-patient relationship Canada Doctors treating patients of any gender is the norm, and patients are generally comfortable with mixed-gender interactions in medical care 1
3 healer-patient relationship Canada Informal and collaborative, with a focus on patient empowerment 1
4 medical second opinions Canada Obtaining a medical second opinion is considered a proactive and informed decision to ensure comprehensive understanding and care. 1
5 patient involvement Canada Patients are often encouraged to actively participate in treatment planning and decision-making 1
6 patient-physician relationship Canada Encouragement of open dialogue and questions from patients to physicians, with a less hierarchal approach. 1