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Table 5 Sources used for the completion of an advance directive (n = 53 participants)

From: To what extent are the wishes of a signatory reflected in their advance directive: a qualitative analysis

Advance directive

n

Individual’s wording only

2

Choice of a standardized form with checkboxes and fields for free text entries

25

Choice of a standardized form with checkboxes and fields for free text entries, complemented with individually worded paragraphs

1

Compilation of parts from various standardized forms

17

Use of a form prepared by a legal professional who was contacted for advice

8