End of life care preferences among people of advanced age: LiLACS NZ

BMC Palliative Care

Table 2 Māori end of life care planning frequency of response by gender (Chi Square statistic) (n = 147)

	Male		Female
	Yes	No	Yes	No	X²	p
Do you have a Living Will or Advanced Care Plan?	26	28	40	50	0.19	0.667
Do you have an Enduring Power of Attorney?	23	5	38	11	0.23	0.635
Do you wish for major surgery or medical intervention if you are seriously ill?	10	11	13	27	1.32	0.251
Do you wish to be resuscitated?	10	15	11	31	1.37	0.242
Have you talked to a friend or family member about your wishes?	35	22	72	18	6.05	0.014*
Will there be spiritual practices while you are dying?	25	30	57	27	6.85	0.009*

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