Table 7.
Summary of answers to questions regarding the treatment of DNR patients
| Strongly agree, n (%) | Agree, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Disagree, n (%) | Strongly disagree, n (%) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It is acceptable to withdraw life-sustaining treatment from a DNR-labeled patient | ||||||
| Interns | 1 (1.1%) | 24 (27%) | 35 (40%) | 19 (21%) | 8 (9.1%) | 87 |
| Residents | 0 (0%) | 19 (36%) | 18 (34%) | 4 (7.5%) | 12 (22%) | 53 |
| Being conservative with the investigations and treatment of DNR patients is essential to preserve hospital resources | ||||||
| Interns | 16 (18%) | 32 (36%) | 30 (34%) | 3 (3.4%) | 6 (7%) | 87 |
| Residents | 9 (17%) | 11 (20%) | 18 (34%) | 11 (20%) | 4 (7.5%) | 53 |
| Dedicating a smaller portion of my rounds for DNR patients is preferable to better manage patients with better prognosis | ||||||
| Interns | 15 (17%) | 33 (38%) | 18 (20%) | 15 (17%) | 6 (7%) | 87 |
| Residents | 10 (19%) | 14 (26%) | 18 (34%) | 3 (5.6%) | 8 (15%) | 53 |
Abbreviation: DNR, do-not-resuscitate.