Table 3 Criteria cited as most important in influencing 'do-not-resuscitate' orders and decisions to withhold/withdraw treatment
Criteria | DNR order | Withholding | Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|---|
Probability of survival from the acute episode | 87 (49.7) | 96 (54.9) | 99 (56.6) |
Long-term survival | 7 (4.0) | 9 (5.1) | 10 (5.7) |
Previous quality of life | 17 (9.7) | 14 (8.0) | 10 (5.7) |
Expected quality of life after acute illness | 10 (5.7) | 10 (5.7) | 9 (5.1) |
Patient's wishes | 48 (27.4) | 41 (23.4) | 37 (21.1) |
Patient's relatives wishes | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.6) |