Table 4 Percentage distribution of doctors considering exemptions primarily (Doctors who selected C in Q2)
Total (N) | Considering exemptions primarily (N/%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Question | Options | Adult patients | Elderly patients * | Adult patients | Elderly patients * |
What will you do when informing patients who are accompanied by family members (or children) about a significant(severe) medical condition? | A.I will inform the patient himself/herself only | 20 | 14 | Skip | Skip |
B. I will ensure the family is equally informed unless the patient explicitly expresses a desire for their family members to remain uninformed | 254 | 146 | 42(16.5) | 16(11.0) | |
C. I will ensure the family is equally informed even if the patient explicitly expresses a desire for their family members to remain uninformed | 35 | 100 | 11(31.4) | 13(13.0) | |
D. I will inform the family members first and let them inform the patient | 59 | 108 | 9(15.3) | 15(13.9) | |
Total | 368 | 368 | 62 | 44 | |