Table 2 Patient's attitudes toward advance directives (N = 418) MA
| Items for determination | would like to express his/her preferences | have already expressed his/her preferences | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | % | N | % | |
| Treatment preferences (orally) | 308 | 73.7 | 85 | 20.3 |
| Treatment preferences (in writing) | 251 | 60.0 | 11 | 2.6 |
| Appointing proxy of care decision | 296 | 70.8 | 17 | 4.1 |
| Appointing legal administrator of property | 253 | 60.5 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Disposal of one's property | 262 | 62.7 | 10 | 2.4 |
| Funeral arrangements | 255 | 61.0 | 38 | 9.1 |