Actual place of death versus stated preferred/acceptable place of death
| Actual place of death | Patient's PPD | ‘Acceptable’ place of death for patient | ‘Unacceptable’ place of death for patient | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home (n=20) | 15 | 4 | 1 (PPD: hospice – 1) | |
| Hospice (n=34) | 17 | 12 | 3 (PPD: home – 3) | No answer to PPD – 2 patients |
| Cancer centre (n=4) | 0 | 3 | 1 (PPD: hospice – 1) | |
| Other hospital (n=13) | 0 | 2 | 11 (PPD: home – 5; hospice – 3; cancer centre – 2; unsure – 1) |
PPD, preferred place of death.