From: Perspectives on advance directives in Japanese society: A population-based questionnaire survey
Questions | Yes (%) |
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I want to undergo the treatment of my choice | 231 (67.5) |
There may be differences in opinions between family members | 112 (32.7) |
This issue has become a topic in the mass media | 20 (5.8) |
An acquaintance has spoken of this issue | 8 (2.3) |
I hope to not burden my family with end-of-life decisions | 230 (67.3) |
I want to make known my wishes regarding being a donor | 92 (26.9) |
I want to seriously consider my end-of-life decisions | 98 (28.7) |
I do not trust the current medical profession | 26 (7.6) |
I want to decide for myself | 214 (62.6) |
I am aware that I could possibly loose my decision making power as a result of becoming seriously ill or injured. | 69 (20.2) |
Others | 29 (8.5) |