| Characteristic | No. (%) n = 66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Physician specialty | ||
| Family physician | 33 | (50.0) |
| Specialist | 33 | (50.0) |
| Patient age, yr | ||
| 1–64 | 10 | (15.2) |
| 65–79 | 28 | (42.4) |
| ≥ 80 | 28 | (42.4) |
| Patient sex | ||
| Male | 34 | (51.5) |
| Female | 32 | (48.5) |
| Patient cause of death (as listed on death certificate) | ||
| Cancer | 41 | (62.1) |
| Cardiovascular disease (including cerebrovascular accident) | 10 | (15.2) |
| Respiratory disease | 5 | (7.6) |
| Neurological disease | 3 | (4.5) |
| Other disease | 7 | (10.6) |
| Patient place of death | ||
| Home | 22 | (33.3) |
| Hospital | 32 | (48.5) |
| Nursing home | 11 | (16.7) |
| Other | 1 | (1.5) |