concept   interpretation of bodily symptoms
culture   East Asian countries
statement   In East Asian countries, interpreting bodily symptoms involves a mixture of modern and traditional medicine, and seeking advice from Kampo practitioners is common.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 communicating symptoms East Asian countries Patients may feel uncomfortable discussing their symptoms and may expect the doctor to infer their condition through non-verbal cues. 1
2 interpretation of bodily symptoms East Asian countries Interpreting bodily symptoms may involve a balance of modern medical practices and traditional Japanese herbal medicine, and seeking advice from Kampo practitioners is accepted. 1