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World J Crit Care Med. Mar 9, 2025; 14(1): 97006
Published online Mar 9, 2025. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i1.97006
Published online Mar 9, 2025. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v14.i1.97006
Table 4 Patient privacy and informed consent influence on clinical decision-making
| Never | Mostly not | Sometimes | Mostly | Always | |
| Accurately inform patient’s family regarding patient’s condition | 1 (1) | 0 (0) | 5 (4.9) | 44 (43.1) | 52 (51) |
| Obtain informed consent | 0 (0) | 1 (1) | 10 (9.8) | 45 (44.1) | 46 (45.1) |
| Give accurate information about risk/benefit of treatment plan | 0 (0) | 1 (1) | 8 (7.8) | 38 (37.3) | 55 (53.9) |
| Maintain privacy of patient’s information | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 18 (17.6) | 84 (82.4) |
| Give priority to patient’s interests over other interests in the treatment plan | 2 (2) | 3 (2.9) | 6 (5.9) | 27 (26.5) | 66 (64.7) |
- Citation: Vadi S, Sanwalka N, Thaker P. Healthcare providers’ perspectives on factors influencing their critical care decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic: An international pilot survey. World J Crit Care Med 2025; 14(1): 97006
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v14/i1/97006.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v14.i1.97006