Table 3 Mean scores and standard errors for place of dying preferences across severity of the dying scenarios

Mild

Home

4.39 (.02)

4.34–4.43

ICU/Acute care

1.82 (.02)

1.78–1.87

Palliative care unit

2.16 (.03)

2.11–2.21

LTC

1.76 (.02)

1.72–1.80

Moderate

Home

4.00 (.03)

3.96–4.06

ICU/Acute care

2.40 (.03)

2.35–2.45

Palliative care unit

2.95 (.03)

2.90–3.00

LTC

2.22 (.02)

2.17–2.27

Severe

Home

3.04 (.03)

2.97–3.10

ICU/Acute care

2.98 (.03)

2.92–3.04

Palliative care unit

3.49 (.03)

3.43–3.55

LTC

2.44 (.03)

2.38–2.49