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Characteristics of 249 Advance Directives at Study Enrollment
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Appointed proxy decision-maker | 225 (90.4) |
| Spouse | 104 (41.8) |
| Son/daughter | 69 (27.7) |
| Other/unclear | 52 (20.9) |
| Expressed wishes regarding: | |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 103 (41.4) |
| Mechanical ventilation | 96 (38.6) |
| Artificial nutrition and hydration | 96 (38.6) |
| Hemodialysis | 25 (10.0) |
| Organ donation | 122 (49.0) |
| Burial | 114 (45.8) |
| Autopsy | 51 (20.5) |
