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Table 3 The extent of communication of physicians with patients (between physicians and patients) during the pandemic

From: Decision-making and ethical dilemmas experienced by hospital physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic

Patient awareness

No.

%

Family awareness

No.

%

The patient was never informed of the restriction, although the patient could receive information.

166

25.4

The patient’s family was not informed of the situation; I do not consider it adequate.

97

14.7

The patient was informed exceptionally about the care restriction if they could receive the information.

174

26.6

The patient’s family or close person was informed exceptionally.

124

18.7

The patient was usually informed of the restriction if they could receive information.

313

47.9

The patient’s family or close person was usually informed in advance.

441

66.6