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

BMC Palliative Care

Table 3 Non- Māori end of life care planning frequency of response by gender (Chi Square statistic) (n = 291)

	Male		Female
	Yes	No	Yes	No	X²	p
Do you have a Living Will or Advanced Care Plan?	71	74	78	65	0.90	0.344
Do you have an Enduring Power of Attorney?	66	4	74	7	0.47	0.491
Do you wish for major surgery or medical intervention if you are seriously ill?	22	35	11	58	8.22	0.004*
Do you wish to be resuscitated?	13	44	7	66	4.26	0.039*
Have you talked to a friend or family member about your wishes?	107	39	110	34	0.37	0.544
Will there be spiritual practices while you are dying?	30	109	47	87	6.11	0.013*

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