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Use of Intensive End-of-Life Measures According to Last Documented Preferences
| Last documented preferences for care | Total N | N (%) who received any intensive measures | N (%) who received no intensive measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prefers care focused on cure or prolongation of life | 43 | 38 (88.4) | 5 (11.6) |
| Prefers care focused on palliation of symptoms | 60 | 45 (75.0) | 15 (25.0) |
| Undecided | 4 | 3 (75.0) | 1 (25.0) |
Chi-square test for differences in proportions, p = 0.18.
