UK survey of people's priorities when facing the end of life [Новость добавлена - 08.10.2007]

An online poll, commissioned by Help the Hospices to mark World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, asked over 1,000 members of the UK public what would be of most importance to them if they found out they had only six months to live.

The survey shows that 18-24 year olds are more likely than any other age group to want to spend time with loved ones. People over 65 were more likely to be concerned with sorting out their financial affairs. Hospice patients who reviewed the poll results felt that although the responses were broadly similar to their own priorities, they had others which had not been mentioned. These included taking care of their health, feeling cared for and having the opportunity to talk to and socialise with other people, particularly those with an understanding of their situation. You can access more information from the Help the Hospices website.

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