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% |