concept   patient-doctor communication
culture   Asian countries
statement   In Asian countries, patient-doctor communication tends to prioritize deference, reserved expression, and professional competence over emotional support.
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1 patient people Asian countries Patient people are highly regarded, as patience is considered a sign of self-control and wisdom in these cultures. 1
2 patient-doctor communication Asian countries Patients may be more reserved and hesitant to openly express symptoms or doubts to the doctor, preferring to defer to the doctor's expertise. 1
3 patient-doctor communication Asian countries Patients may expect doctors to take a more authoritative role in making treatment decisions, based on respect for their expertise. 1
4 patient-doctor communication Asian countries Nonverbal communication may vary, with doctors and patients possibly displaying less direct eye contact and utilizing more subtle body language cues. 1
5 patient-doctor communication Asian countries Patients may prioritize the doctor's professional competence and diagnosis accuracy over emotional support or empathetic communication. 1
6 patient-doctor communication Asian countries Patients may be more inclined to keep personal or social matters separate from the medical consultation, focusing primarily on physical symptoms and clinical aspects. 1
7 patients Asian countries Patients may show deference to healthcare providers and may be more hesitant to ask direct questions or seek information. 1