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Overview of themes and sub-themes that developed from the structural analysis of interviews with the high level decision-makers' experiences of being in ethically difficult situations. |
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Sub-themes |
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| To be in a high position |
Aloneness and Loneliness Uncertainty Lack of confirmation Scapegoat |
| To be in an exposed position |
Bombarded Threats |
| To be strategic |
Avoiding difficult decisions Handling different opinions |
| To live with divided feelings |
Loyalties vs. own conviction |
Mamhidir et al. BMC Medical Ethics 2007 8:3 doi:10.1186/1472-6939-8-3 |
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