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Patients’ relatives’ thought about do not resuscitate decision maker
| Who should ultimately decide a DNR decision? | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Always the doctor | 214 (51.0) |
| The doctor, but in a few circumstances, the patient family should decide | 65 (15.5) |
| Sometimes the doctor, sometimes the patient’s family, depending on the situation | 91 (21.7) |
| Usually the patient’s family, but in few circumstances, the doctor should decide | 50 (11.9) |
DNR: Do not resuscitate
