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Relationship between AD/LST status and aggressive EOL care.
| AD/LST status | Aggressive EOL care | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | ||
| AD/LST-self | 14 (17.9) | 7 (9.0) | .129 |
| LST-family | 28 (35.9) | 24 (30.8) | |
| No AD/LST | 36 (46.2) | 47 (60.3) | |
Abbreviations: AD, advance directive; LST, life-sustaining treatment; EOL, end-of-life.
