culture   United States
statement   In the United States, family involvement in medical care is highly valued and often encouraged.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family involvement in medical care United States Family involvement in medical care is encouraged and valued, with family members often participating in medical decision-making and providing emotional support to the patient. 1
2 family involvement in treatment United States Informed consent and patient confidentiality are strictly upheld, with limited involvement of family members in the treatment process without the patient's explicit consent. 1
3 family member involvement in medical decisions United States Family member involvement in medical decisions is considered important and often encouraged, with legal mechanisms in place to facilitate it. 1
4 family support for elderly United States Elderly family members are often placed in nursing homes or assisted living facilities 1