Culturally Acceptable Emotional Expressions Perceived by Non-U.S. Physicians Undergoing U.S.-Based Serious Illness Communication Skills Training: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Even in a culture where patients may express emotions passively, any intense and authentic emotional expressions by actors can be perceived as facilitating learning. Most participants perceived both the Name, Understand, Respect, Support, and Explore '(NURSE)' statements and Reframe, Expect emotion, Map out patient goals Align with goals and Propose a plan '(REMAP)' frameworks as useful in routine clinical practice in Japan.