Table 1. Patients (n = 10) Characteristics.
Characteristics | Patients (n) |
Median age | 67.5 years |
Gender | |
M | 6 |
F | 4 |
Religious affiliation | |
Affiliated to some religion | 9 |
Not affiliated to any religion | 1 |
Histological diagnosis of lung cancer | |
Non-small cell | 9 |
Small cell | 1 |
DNR status | |
DNR | 9 |
No DNR | 1 |
Brain metastasis | |
Present | 3 |
Absent | 7 |
Whole brain radiation prior to interview | |
Received | 2 |
Not received | 8 |
Location of the interview | |
Outpatient clinic | 8 |
In hospital | 2 |
CGs accompanying the patient during study interview | |
Yes | 8 |
No | 2 |