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Table 1 Themes and sub themes

From: Feeling trapped and being torn: Physicians' narratives about ethical dilemmas in hemodialysis care that evoke a troubled conscience

Subthemes

Themes

Avoiding arousing conflicts

Feeling trapped in irresolution

Being afraid of using one's authority

 

Feeling the burden of sole responsibility

 

Feeling squeezed between time restraints and professional and personal demands

Being torn by conflicting demands

Feeling doubted and unconfirmed by registered nurses (RNs)

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