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Table 3 Secondary outcomes

From: Exploring attitudes toward physician-assisted death in patients with life-limiting illnesses with varying experiences of palliative care: a pilot study

 

No palliative care % respondents (n)

New palliative care % respondents (n)

Prior palliative care % respondents (n)

Did you know that physician-assisted death will be legal in Canada under certain circumstances as of February 6, 2016?

Yes

38% (8)

59% (38)

65% (11)

No

62% (13)

41% (26)

35% (6)

Given that you have a serious disease, illness, or disability, in the past, have you ever considered physician-assisted death for yourself?

Yes

5% (1)

30% (19)

29% (5)

No

95% (20)

70% (45)

71% (12)

Would you feel comfortable talking about your wishes with your family or friends?

Yes

86% (18)

95% (61)

88% (15)

No

14% (3)

5% (3)

12% (2)

Would you feel comfortable discussing your wishes with your healthcare provider?

Yes

90% (19)

93% (60)

100% (17)

No

10% (2)

6% (4)

0% (0)