Table 2 Real-world bioethical dilemmas reported
Cause of the dilemma | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
Sedation | 13 | 11.5 |
Institutional regulations | 11 | 9.7 |
Administration of opiates at home | 11 | 9.7 |
Information of the diagnosis | 10 | 8.8 |
Double effect | 10 | 8.8 |
Communication of the diagnosis | 9 | 8 |
Administration or removal of electrolytes | 8 | 7 |
Hydration | 8 | 7 |
Request for euthanasia | 5 | 4.4 |
Removal of the food | 5 | 4.4 |
Futility | 5 | 4.4 |
Cultural and religious | 4 | 3.5 |
Intergroup conflict | 4 | 3.5 |
Blood transfusion | 3 | 2.6 |
Concealment of the family | 3 | 2.6 |
Suicide attempt | 2 | 1.8 |
Administration of antibiotics | 2 | 1.8 |
Total | 113 | 100% |