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. 2023 Feb 24;12(1):56–67. doi: 10.5334/pme.920

Figure 2.

A theoretical framework generated from the data, describing the dynamic of merging of medical professional attributes with religious culture ones, and shifting between standards of MP to shape medical practice values. RCCs shape the practice milieu of Saudi Arabia, contributing to laws and ethics and adding value. They also create cultural differences. Emphasis on cross-cultural differences and religious traditions facilitate applying the religious cultural standard whereas emphasis on cross-cultural similarities and the religious facilitate adherence to the medical standard. Misinterpretations of religious concepts were perceived to be a source of concern

A theoretical framework generated from the data, describing the dynamic of merging of medical professional attributes with religious culture ones, and shifting between standards of MP to shape medical practice values. RCCs shape the practice milieu of Saudi Arabia, contributing to laws and ethics and adding value. They also create cultural differences. Emphasis on cross-cultural differences and religious traditions facilitate applying the religious cultural standard whereas emphasis on cross-cultural similarities and the religious facilitate adherence to the medical standard. Misinterpretations of religious concepts were perceived to be a source of concern.