Table 2 Modified Lyons ACP survey responses
Item | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Have you ever written down any thoughts about your future health plans? | ||
Yes, definitely | 1 | 3.3 |
Very probably | 1 | 3.3 |
Probably | 1 | 3.3 |
Probably not | 6 | 20.0 |
Definite no | 21 | 70.0 |
Don't know | ||
Advance Care Plans allow people to make their health care choices known before becoming seriously ill. | ||
Have heard about and completed | 2 | 6.7 |
Have heard about but not completed | 13 | 43.3 |
Have not heard about | 13 | 43.3 |
Don't know | 2 | 6.7 |
Have you ever heard about and completed a Medical Enduring Power of Attorney in which you name someone to make decisions about your health care in case you could not? | ||
Have heard about and completed | 8 | 26.7 |
Have heard about but not completed | 14 | 46.7 |
Have not heard about | 6 | 20.0 |
Don't know | 2 | 6.7 |
Whether you have completed any Advance Care Planning or not, have you talked about your wishes for care at the end of life with anyone? | ||
Spouse/partner | 13 | 44.8 |
Parents | 1 | 3.4 |
Siblings | 9 | 31.0 |
Friends | 2 | 6.9 |
Boyfriend/girlfriend | 1 | 3.4 |
Primary physician | 1 | 3.4 |
Clergy | 1 | 3.4 |
Other | 7 | 24.1 |
Have not talked with anyone | 12 | 41.4 |