Principal characteristics of interviewees
| Case number | Relatives’ relationship | Age, marital status, profession | Time elapsed between the assisted suicide and interview (years) | Type of involvement in assisted suicide decision making |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID1 | Nephew | 43, married, self-employed | 4 | Active |
| ID2 | Wife | 69, widow, housewife | 4 | Passive |
| ID3 | Sister | 51, married, employee | 1.5 | Passive |
| ID4 | Daughter | 55, married, secretary | 2 | Active |
| ID5 | Husband | 71, widow, retired | 6 | Passive |
| ID6 | Husband | 66, widow, professor | 1 | Active |
| ID7G | Nephew | 46, married, physician | 1.5 | Active |
| ID7P | Daughter | 56, married, home health aid | 1.5 | Passive |
| ID7R | Daughter | 59, married, secretary | 1.5 | Active |
| ID8L | Sister | 66, married, physician | 2 | Active |
| ID8A | Nephew | 40, single, manager | 2 | Passive |