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Table 4 Preference in consulting on an ethical problem among doctors and nurses

From: Knowledge, attitude and practice of healthcare ethics among resident doctors and ward nurses from a resource poor setting, Nepal

Whom to consult

Doctors (N = 118)

Nurses (N = 86)

Colleague

64 (54.2)

47 (57.3)

Supervisor

64 (54.2)

66 (80.5)

Head of Department

84 (71.2)

46 (56.1)

Chief of Medical Staff

41 (34.7)

47 (57.3)

Matron

11 (9.3)

53 (64.6)

Hospital Administrator

44 (37.3)

47 (57.3)

Ethics Committee

54 (45.8)

61 (74.4)

Professional Association

35 (29.7)

39 (47.6)

Text,Internet

5 (4.2)

22 (26.8)

Close friend/family

12 (10.2)

30 (36.6)

  1. Data are frequencies (percentages)