concept   patient autonomy
culture   medical field
statement   Respecting patient autonomy is a fundamental principle in the medical field, but may be influenced by family dynamics.
2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 patient autonomy medical field in the East Respected, but there may be more influence from family decision-making 1
2 patient autonomy medical field in the Western world Respecting patient autonomy is a fundamental principle in medical ethics and is integrated into the practice of healthcare professionals. 1