concept   symptom
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western countries, open communication of symptoms and seeking medical help are encouraged and valued.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 communicating symptoms Western countries Patients are encouraged to openly communicate their symptoms and concerns during medical examinations. 1
2 interpretation of bodily symptoms Western countries Seeking medical attention for bodily symptoms is seen as responsible and important for maintaining health. 1
3 interpretation of bodily symptoms Western countries Bodily symptoms are often interpreted based on scientific medical knowledge and seeking professional medical advice is valued. 1
4 symptom Western countries Seeking medical attention for common symptoms like cough or headache is common. 1
5 symptom Western countries Seeking medical attention for symptoms is common and encouraged, as it may be a sign of illness or disease. 1
6 symptom Western countries Symptoms are often described in specific medical terms and are used to diagnose illnesses or conditions. 1
7 symptom Western countries Seeking medical attention for symptoms is encouraged, and self-diagnosis is often discouraged. 1
8 symptom western countries Symptoms are often discussed openly and with detail when seeking medical help. 1