Table 3 Bad news: to whom the physicians provide support when communicating them and what category of support is offered (N = 121)
Question | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14) To whom do you offer support? | Family | Patient | Both | Nobody |
14.1) Instrumental | 5 (4.1) | 21 (17.4) | 83 (68.6) | 12 (9.9) |
14.2) Informational | 8 (6.6) | 5 (4.1) | 100 (82.6) | 8 (6.6) |
14.3) Emotional | 6 (5.0) | 11 (9.1) | 96 (79.3) | 8 (6.6) |
14.4) Spiritual | 4 (3.3) | 14 (11.6) | 83 (68.6) | 20 (16.5) |