concept   healthcare hierarchy
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western healthcare, specialists have authority and there is a focus on modern treatments and individual autonomy in decision-making.
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1 healthcare decision-making Western countries Values patient autonomy and informed consent 1
2 healthcare decision-making Western countries Individuals have the autonomy to make their own healthcare decisions, often with a focus on informed consent and patient rights. 1
3 healthcare hierarchy Western countries There is a clear hierarchy in Western medical practice, with specialists holding significant authority in specific areas of healthcare. 1
4 healthcare hierarchy Western countries Specialists are often visited before general practitioners for specific medical issues. 1
5 healthcare hierarchy Western countries Modern medical treatments are typically the primary focus, and traditional or alternative medicine is viewed as supplementary or complementary. 1
6 healthcare hierarchy Western countries Healthcare access is often tied to private insurance, and the responsibility for obtaining medical services largely falls on the individual or their employer. 1
7 healthcare hierarchy Western countries There is a greater emphasis on individual autonomy in healthcare decision-making, and patients have the right to make choices about their treatment independently. 1
8 healthcare hierarchy Western countries Pharmacists have a prominent role in providing advice and medication, and patients often consult pharmacists for minor health issues. 1
9 medical hierarchy Western countries Doctors are at the top of the medical hierarchy, with nurses and other staff in supportive roles. 1