Number of respondents
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24 (36 %)
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9 (13 %)
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34 (51 %)
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67 (100 %)
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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?
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Not satisfied
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2 (8 %)
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2 (22 %)
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10 (29 %)
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14 (20 %)
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Satisfied/somewhat satisfied
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6 (25 %)
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0
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5 (15 %)
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11 (16 %)
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Very satisfied
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16 (67 %)
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7 (78 %)
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19 (56 %)
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36 (54 %)
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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?
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Always
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9 (37 %)
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7 (78 %)
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13 (38 %)
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29 (43 %)
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Usually, sometimes, or never
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15 (63 %)
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2 (22 %)
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21 (62 %)
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38 (57 %)
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Would you have wanted (some/more) information about what to expect while (he/she) was dying?
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No
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15 (62 %)
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6 (66 %)
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16 (47 %)
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37 (55 %)
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Yes
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9 (38 %)
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3 (33 %)
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18 (53 %)
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30 (45 %)
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