Table 7.
Attitudes to surrogate decision-making in general in participants who did not regain capacity (n = 59)
| Question | n | 
|---|---|
| If you were not able to make decisions, who should make them for you?a | |
| Professionals | 12 | 
| Family members | 13 | 
| Supernatural (e.g. God) | 5 | 
| No one | 6 | 
| Unsure | 1 | 
| Do you think that doctors should be able to make decisions on behalf of some people who have mental health problems? | |
| Unqualified yes | 11 | 
| Qualified yes | 10 | 
| No | 10 | 
| Unsure | 2 | 
Some participants expressed views for more than one category.