concept   doctor-patient relationship
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, the doctor-patient relationship is formal, hierarchical, and emphasizes deference and respect towards the doctor's expertise.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 communication about patient conditions Japan Indirect and subtle communication about patient conditions is preferred to maintain harmony and avoid causing embarrassment or distress. 1
2 doctor-patient communication Japan 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 Japan Patients are expected to show respect and trust in the doctor's expertise without questioning or challenging 1
4 healer-patient relationship Japan Emphasizes respect for authority and silence from the patient 1
5 patient Japan Patients may show deference and respect to healthcare professionals, and may not question their diagnosis or treatment plan. 1
6 patient Japan 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 Japan Patients may defer to doctors' expertise and be less proactive in asking questions or seeking second opinions. 1
8 patient Japan Respect for authority and adherence to the doctor's recommendations without question 1
9 patient Japan Patients often seek multiple opinions and prefer a more collaborative approach to treatment decisions, involving family members in discussions with healthcare providers. 1
10 patient Japan Expected to maintain a quiet and reserved demeanor during hospitalization 1
11 patient conduct Japan Patients may expect more indirect and empathetic communication from healthcare providers. 1
12 patient involvement Japan Respecting authority of healthcare professionals is more common 1
13 patient people Japan Seen as courteous and respectful, willing to endure long periods of waiting without complaint 1
14 patient people Japan Highly valued for their ability to endure and persevere through challenges 1
15 patient-physician relationship Japan Expectation for the physician to make decisions without extensive input from the patient, as respect for authority is important. 1
16 patients Japan Patients often visit traditional medicine practitioners alongside or instead of Western medical doctors. 1