title: Transformations in doctor-patient communication in Japan: the role of cultural factors.
authors.forename: Sawako
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Okamoto
mesh_terms: D001213:Asian / Q000208:ethnology*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel / Q000208:ethnology*; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D015142:Baltimore; D003144:Communication Barriers; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan / Q000208:ethnology; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations