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Table 1 Physician responses regarding proxy decision-maker (PDM) delegation (n = 74)

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 %)