culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, it is common to downplay symptoms when speaking with healthcare providers.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
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