Table 2
Contents of advance directives (n=19)

Characteristic No. (%)
Time from first visit to AD (day), median (range) 40 (3–253)
Proxy
Sprouse 9 (47)
Offspring 7 (37)
Sibling 2 (11)
Others 1 (5)
Circumstance of completion of AD
In-patient setting 11 (63)
Out-patient setting 7 (37)
End of life care decisions
CPR
Yes 1 (5)
No 15 (79)
Delegation of decision making 3 (16)
Ventilation and ICU care
Yes 1 (5)
No 15 (79)
Delegation of decision making 3 (16)
Artificial tube feeding
Yes 10 (53)
No 6 (32)
Delegation of decision making 3 (15)
AD, advance directive; CPR, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; ICU, intensive care unit.