Types and frequency of ethical dilemmas during hospitalisation assessed by health care workers
| Ethical dilemma | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Total patients: 246 | |
| Place of care | 82 (33.3) |
| Truth-telling | 79 (32.1) |
| Hydration and nutrition | 62 (25.2) |
| Therapeutic strategy | 61 (24.8) |
| Use of medications | 47 (19.1) |
| Blood transfusion | 18 (7.3) |
| Terminal sedation | 18 (7.3) |
| Alternative treatment | 11 (4.5) |