Top 8 Important Factors For Patients at the End of Life
Updated December 02, 2014.
This was considered to be important by 80% of the patients and only 68% of the physicians.
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Source: Steinhauser KE, Christakis NA, Clipp EC, et. al. Factors Considered Important at the End of Life by Patients, Family, Physicians, and Other Care Providers. JAMA. 2000;284:2476-2482.
1. Be mentally aware.
This was considered to be important by 92% of the patients and only 65% of the physicians.2. Be at peace with God.
This was considered to be important by 89% of the patients and only 65% of the physicians.3. Not be a burden to family.
This was considered to be important by 89% of the patients and only 58% of the physicians.4. Be able to help others.
This was considered to be important by 88% of the patients and only 44% of the physicians.5. Pray.
This was considered to be important by 85% of the patients and only 55% of the physicians.6. Have funeral arrangements planned.
This was considered to be important by 82% of the patients and only 58% of the physicians.7. Not be a burden to society.
This was considered to be important by 81% of the patients and only 44% of the physicians.8. Feels one's life is complete.
This was considered to be important by 80% of the patients and only 68% of the physicians.
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Source: Steinhauser KE, Christakis NA, Clipp EC, et. al. Factors Considered Important at the End of Life by Patients, Family, Physicians, and Other Care Providers. JAMA. 2000;284:2476-2482.
