There are a variety of different aspects which can play a role within a certain nation or cultures take on patient autonomy. Informing a patient of their true cancer diagnosis is a fairly recent practice. However currently it is legally required in the United States for physician- patient communication to be characterized by a accent on patient autonomy. However Japan holds a very distinct religious and cultural past. The aim of this study is to compare the outlook toward ethical decision making and autonomy issues among academic and community physicians and patients of medical center outpatient clinics in Japan and the United States. It is important to consider that study was created to asses the national varieties which may exist regarding
