From: Physician-facilitated designation of proxy decision-makers: family physician perceptions
Aware of patient option of PDM delegation | 48 (64 %) |
In preceding year, had discussions with patients on topic of death/ severe disease/ significant disabilities/ dependence on others. | 58 (78 %) |
In the past year, offered patients to delegate PDM. | 18 (24 %) |
Undergone patient-physician communication workshops and training. | 55 (74 %) |
Feel they had not received adequate training to discuss PDM delegation. | 38 (51 %) |
Feel that the time available in clinic visit is insufficient for discussion of the topic. | 45 (60 %) |
Feel close to the patients in clinic. | 72 (97 %) |