The ethnocentric values of individualism and freedom motivate the practice of the giving health information; directly to the patient and NOT the family or family head, and to expect patients to make their own health care decisions

This holds true with all cultures. A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) First statement is true, second statement is false.
D) First statement is false, second statement is true.

C
Explanation: C) This may be true for many people who live in the United States but this may NOT be the case for those from other cultures, such as the Japanese, who view themselves in context of the family unit. They may prefer the delivery of health information to the family, NOT the patient.

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