“…14 In healthcare, the strong involvement of families may override patient autonomy since patients, although sufficiently competent to make a decision, are often underrepresented in the discussion between family and health professionals. 12,13,15,16 Cost is also influential in decision making because patients are often uninsured with care being selffinanced. 16 The out-of-pocket financing system is dominant 17 meaning that many people pay for their own healthcare.…”