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. 2019 Jan 21;91(5):294–300. doi: 10.5414/CN109608

Table 2. Patients’ knowledge of their illness and palliative care services, n (%).

How informed are you in regards to your medical condition and how it will change over time?
   Very/Somewhat informed 226 (53.4)
   Very/Somewhat Uninformed 112 (26.5)
   Unsure/No response 85 (20.1)
How do you see your health in the next 12 months?
   Worsening slightly 37 (8.7)
   No change 146 (34.5)
   Improving 223 (52.7)
   Getting worse 14 (3.3)
   No response 3 (0.7)
Do you know what palliative care is?
   Yes 99 (23.4)
   No 237 (56)
   Unsure/No response 87 (20.5)
Do you know what hospice is?
   Yes 347 (82)
   No 35 (8.3)
   Unsure/No response 41 (9.6)