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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Preferences for Care towards the End of Life, 2015

Variable Details

VariableSCN5
LabelSCN5: The person recently had pneumonia caused by choking on the thickened food and drink. The medical team have said it is now dangerous for them to have any food or drink by mouth. They have recommended a one-off procedure to place a feeding tube into t
Responses
1 Insert the feeding tube, using restraints if necessary, so I 343
2 Only insert the feeding tube if I seem to accept it, even if 564
3 Do not place the feeding tube, but encourage me to eat thick 297
4 Provide measures to help me die peacefully 560
5 Don't know 196
6 Refused / Missing 56
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationPreferences for Care towards the End of Life, 2015
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