concept   patient privacy
culture   India
statement   In India, patient privacy is balanced with family involvement in medical decisions and information access.
5 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 handling of confidential information India Value placed on interpersonal trust and discretion with sensitive information, with a strong emphasis on personal relationships and informal networks. 1
2 medical confidentiality India Less emphasis on medical confidentiality, family members may be involved in discussing and making decisions about the patient's health. 1
3 medical records India Medical records may be less standardized and not always digitally stored, especially in rural areas. 1
4 medical records privacy India Privacy of medical records may be less regulated, and the concept of personal data privacy may be viewed differently 1
5 patient privacy India Respect for patient privacy is important, but family members are often involved in medical decisions and may have access to patient information. 1