Table 1

Experiences of overhearing

Question	Response	Number	%
Have you ever thought that other parents could overhear what was being said about your baby by the doctors?	No, never	32	37
	Yes, just once	8	9
	Yes, several times	46	54
Have you ever noticed that you could overhear what other doctors were saying about another baby on the unit?	No, never	24	28
	Yes, just once	10	12
	Yes, several times	52	61