concept   patient privacy
culture   Brazil
statement   In Brazil, strong family involvement may affect patient privacy and sharing information with relatives is common.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 handling of confidential information Brazil Importance of personal connections and informal networks in the management of confidential information, with an understanding that relationships may influence the handling of sensitive data. 1
2 medical confidentiality Brazil Family involvement in medical decisions is common, and there may be less emphasis on strict confidentiality compared to some other countries. 1
3 medical records Brazil Patients may need to keep their own copies of medical records to ensure continuity of care when changing healthcare providers. 1
4 medical records privacy Brazil Privacy of medical records may be less strictly regulated, and patients' control over their medical data may be different 1
5 patient privacy Brazil Patient privacy is important, but strong family involvement in healthcare may lead to sharing of patient information with relatives. 1