concept   patient involvement
culture   United Arab Emirates
statement   In the UAE, medical professionals are typically relied on more for decision-making, limiting patient involvement in their own healthcare.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 communication about patient conditions United Arab Emirates Privacy and modesty are highly valued, and the communication about patient conditions may involve gender-specific preferences for healthcare providers. 1
2 medical second opinions UAE Seeking a second medical opinion may be perceived as questioning the competence of the first doctor and showing distrust in their judgment. 1
3 patient involvement United Arab Emirates Reliance on medical professionals for decision-making is typically higher 1