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Table 3 Participation in ACP activities

From: Medical oncology outpatients’ preferences and experiences with advanced care planning: a cross-sectional study

ACP activities: Have already

Yes N (%)

No N (%)

Unsure N (%)

Talked to family about the type of end of life care s/he would want to receive

66 (35.6)

107 (57.8)

4 (2.2)

Talked to doctor about the type of end of life care s/he would want to receive

20 (10.8)

154 (83.2)

2 (1.1)

Recorded the type of care s/he would want to receive in a written document

28 (15.1)

149 (80.5)

2 (1.1)

Formally chose someone to make decisions about care

52 (28.1)

121 (65.4)

4 (2.2)

Discussed life expectancy with his/her doctor

55 (29.7)

119 (64.3)

3 (1.7)