Table 4 Important factors regarding patient explanation, obtaining consent/assent, and respecting wishes

N

55

100

56

100

55

100

In principle

33

58.9

25

44.6

7

12.5

Patient age

13

23.2

28

50.0

6

10.7

Patient’s ability to understand

42

75.0

44

78.6

19

33.9

Contents of the procedure

4

7.1

16

28.6

14

25.0

Guardian’s intention

42

75.0

22

39.3

2

3.6

Not conducted in principle

0

0.0

0

0.0

-

Patient’s emotional stability

20

35.7

15

26.8

-

Joint decision-making process based on the best interests of the patient

-

-

-

-

13

23.2

Physician’s judgment

-

-

-

-

0

0.0

Other

0

0.0

-

-

-

-