Table 4.

Attitudes towards end of life treatment options (N = 737)

	n	%
If the doctor has diagnosed you with an incurable illness, and you are estimated to have less than 6 months to live, which of the following would you choose?
I will accept all life-prolonging treatments, even though discomfort or suffering may occur during the treatment process	137	18.6
I will accept treatments that can ease pain and suffering, or alleviate discomfort caused by symptoms, even though my life may not be extended	457	62.0
I don’t know/I don’t have a decision	135	18.3
I don’t want to answer	8	1.1