Table 1 Survey responses for communication relevant to prognosis
Last place of care | Palliative Care Unit | Intensive Care Unit | General Acute | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of respondents | 24 (36 %) | 9 (13 %) | 34 (51 %) | 67 (100 %) |
In the last two days of care, how well did the doctors, nurses, and other professional staff communicate about with patient and family about the illness and likely outcomes of care? | ||||
Not satisfied | 2 (8 %) | 2 (22 %) | 10 (29 %) | 14 (20 %) |
Satisfied/somewhat satisfied | 6 (25 %) | 0 | 5 (15 %) | 11 (16 %) |
Very satisfied | 16 (67 %) | 7 (78 %) | 19 (56 %) | 36 (54 %) |
In (patient’s) last two days of care, how often were you or other family members kept informed about (patient’s condition) – always, usually, sometimes, never? | ||||
Always | 9 (37 %) | 7 (78 %) | 13 (38 %) | 29 (43 %) |
Usually, sometimes, or never | 15 (63 %) | 2 (22 %) | 21 (62 %) | 38 (57 %) |
Would you have wanted (some/more) information about what to expect while (he/she) was dying? | ||||
No | 15 (62 %) | 6 (66 %) | 16 (47 %) | 37 (55 %) |
Yes | 9 (38 %) | 3 (33 %) | 18 (53 %) | 30 (45 %) |