1999
DOI: 10.1136/jme.25.4.296
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Family consent, communication, and advance directives for cancer disclosure: a Japanese case and discussion.

Abstract: The dilemma of whether and how to disclose a diagnosis of cancer or of any other terminal illness continues to be a subject of worldwide interest. We present the case of a 62-year-old Japanese woman afflicted with advanced gall bladder cancer who had previously expressed a preference not to be told a diagnosis of cancer. The treating physician revealed the diagnosis to the family first, and then told the patient: "You don't have any canceryet, but if we don't treat you, it will progress to a cancer". In our an… Show more

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“…Japanese culture is categorized more with collectivistic, high-power distance (e.g., paternalistic nature in clinical interactions), while the US culture is categorized as individualistic, lower-power distance (e.g., patient-centered care). While Japanese patients tend to have their family members or their medical providers make decisions based on the belief that such decisions eventually benefit the individuals, in American culture, individuals hold more autonomy and play an active role in the decision-making process [15]. In other words, individuals in the US can be expected to be more responsible for their decision-making and health management compared with those in Japanese culture.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Japanese culture is categorized more with collectivistic, high-power distance (e.g., paternalistic nature in clinical interactions), while the US culture is categorized as individualistic, lower-power distance (e.g., patient-centered care). While Japanese patients tend to have their family members or their medical providers make decisions based on the belief that such decisions eventually benefit the individuals, in American culture, individuals hold more autonomy and play an active role in the decision-making process [15]. In other words, individuals in the US can be expected to be more responsible for their decision-making and health management compared with those in Japanese culture.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Would you like me or your GP to ask for a second opinion?" DS 29,162 These recommendations can also be applied to those in Box 6.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…O médico costuma discutir o diagnóstico do câncer com os familiares, antes de comunicar o paciente. Em vista de a família ser um suporte essencial no cuidado ao paciente, muitos médicos acham que é melhor conversar com os familiares primeiro e obter seu consentimento para a posterior revelação diagnóstica ao paciente 9 . No entanto, a iatrogenia é uma questão complexa nessa situação específica; nem sempre se pode saber quando a verdade causará danos e o ponto de vista do médico é unilateral, podendo não ser igual ao do paciente.…”
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