Table 2 Designation and identity of the health care proxy
Designation of a health care proxy | n. | % |
|---|---|---|
Yes | 127 | 64.5 |
No | 38 | 19.3 |
Not filled in | 32 | 16.2 |
Total | n = 197 | 100% |
Identity of the chosen person | ||
Spouse/Partner | 76 | 60 |
Child | 30 | 24 |
Close relative (cousin, nephew, in-law) | 5 | 4 |
Other (doctor, ex-partner) | 5 | 4 |
Sibling | 4 | 3 |
Parent/Grandparent | 3 | 2 |
Unspecified | 4 | 3 |
Total | n = 127 | 100% |