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Designation and identity of the health care proxy
| Designation of a health care proxy | n. | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 127 | 64.5 |
| No | 38 | 19.3 |
| Not filled in | 32 | 16.2 |
| Total | n = 197 | 100% |
| Identity of the chosen person | ||
| Spouse/Partner | 76 | 60 |
| Child | 30 | 24 |
| Close relative (cousin, nephew, in-law) | 5 | 4 |
| Other (doctor, ex-partner) | 5 | 4 |
| Sibling | 4 | 3 |
| Parent/Grandparent | 3 | 2 |
| Unspecified | 4 | 3 |
| Total | n = 127 | 100% |
