Table 4 Attitudes towards end of life treatment options (N = 737)

If the doctor has diagnosed you with an incurable illness, and you are estimated to have less than 6 months to live, which of the following would you choose?

 I will accept all life-prolonging treatments, even though discomfort or suffering may occur during the treatment process

137

 I will accept treatments that can ease pain and suffering, or alleviate discomfort caused by symptoms, even though my life may not be extended

457

 I don’t know/I don’t have a decision

135

 I don’t want to answer

8