# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | communicating symptoms | Japan | There is a cultural expectation to understate symptoms when communicating with healthcare providers in order to avoid being seen as exaggerating or complaining. | 1 |
2 | interpretation of bodily symptoms | Japan | Interpreting bodily symptoms may involve a balance of modern medical practices and traditional Japanese herbal medicine, and seeking advice from Kampo practitioners is accepted. | 1 |