Table 3 Physicians’ explanatory reasons for data sharing with patients’ family
Reason | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | |
▪ To alleviate the anxiety and concerns experienced by family members | 25 (11.3) | 36 (16.3) | 128 (57.9) | 32 (14.5) |
▪ Family connections inherently grant the right to receive information | 59 (26.7) | 80 (36.2) | 61 (27.6) | 21 (9.5) |
▪ Family members are primary caregivers | 17 (7.7) | 38 (17.2) | 129 (58.4) | 37 (16.7) |
▪ Family members are actively involved in the treatment process | 13 (5.9) | 26 (11.8) | 125 (56.6) | 57 (25.8) |