all that apply considered assistance in dying? check q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52%...

40
31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY Answered: 2,929 Skipped: 28 Total Respondents: 2,929 Yes, me Yes, spouse Yes, family member Yes, someone I know No PREFER NOT TO ANSWER 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Yes, me Yes, spouse Yes, family member Yes, someone I know No PREFER NOT TO ANSWER 1 / 40 CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Upload: others

Post on 20-Mar-2020

1 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

31% 915

12% 347

15% 428

18% 521

52% 1,529

1% 40

Q1 Have you or has anyone you know everconsidered assistance in dying? CHECK

ALL THAT APPLYAnswered: 2,929 Skipped: 28

Total Respondents: 2,929

Yes, me

Yes, spouse

Yes, familymember

Yes, someone Iknow

No

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes, me

Yes, spouse

Yes, family member

Yes, someone I know

No

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

1 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 2: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

34% 993

29% 865

27% 797

6% 178

2% 61

1% 43

9% 264

38% 1,111

1% 29

Q2 Have you ever discussed assistance indying with anyone else? CHECK ALL THAT

APPLYAnswered: 2,936 Skipped: 21

Total Respondents: 2,936

Yes, spouse

Yes, family

Yes, someone Iknow

Yes, familydoctor

Yes, otherdoctor

Yes, religiousleader

Yes, other

NO

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes, spouse

Yes, family

Yes, someone I know

Yes, family doctor

Yes, other doctor

Yes, religious leader

Yes, other

NO

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

2 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 3: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

72% 2,088

11% 317

17% 492

1% 19

Q3 Would you consider assisted dying foryourself if you had a serious or incurable

illness or were subject to intolerablesuffering?

Answered: 2,916 Skipped: 41

Total 2,916

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

3 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 4: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

73% 2,105

80% 2,329

47% 1,372

17% 491

12% 345

14% 396

39% 1,138

6% 186

8% 236

5% 143

Q4 In what circumstances do you thinkassistance in dying should be permitted?

CHECK ALL THAT APPLYAnswered: 2,900 Skipped: 57

Terminalillness

Intolerablepain/can’t b...

Alzheimer’s/dementia/loss o...

Ease burden onfamily

Inmate servinglife in prison

Multiplechronic...

No hope forfuture/no...

Save money onmedical care

OTHER/DON’TKNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Terminal illness

Intolerable pain/can’t be relieved

Alzheimer’s/dementia/loss of memory/cognitive function/incontinence

Ease burden on family

Inmate serving life in prison

Multiple chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes

No hope for future/no meaning to life

Save money on medical care

OTHER/DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

4 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 5: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

Total Respondents: 2,900

5 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 6: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

47.61% 1,385

49.67% 1,445

36.03% 1,048

28.15% 819

14.75% 429

10.48% 305

3.75% 109

5.36% 156

3.44% 100

Q5 What steps do you think should beinvolved in having a request for assistance

in dying approved? CHECK ALL THATAPPLY

Answered: 2,909 Skipped: 48

Total Respondents: 2,909

Your owndecision alone

Agreement withyour request...

Agreement withyour request...

Agreement withyour request...

An independentpsychologica...

Approval froma review panel

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Your own decision alone

Agreement with your request by spouse, guardian or family

Agreement with your request by your family doctor

Agreement with your request by at least two doctors

An independent psychological evaluation

Approval from a review panel

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

6 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 7: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

5.82% 168

20.89% 603

16.15% 466

11.16% 322

17.36% 501

5.51% 159

18.40% 531

4.71% 136

Q6 What is the maximum length of time youwould tolerate to get approval for

assistance in dying in the most serious orurgent cases?

Answered: 2,886 Skipped: 71

Total 2,886

24 hours

Less than aweek

A week

Two weeks

A month

More than amonth

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

24 hours

Less than a week

A week

Two weeks

A month

More than a month

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

7 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 8: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

11% 312

6% 174

15% 421

16% 452

10% 294

16% 453

5% 156

17% 503

4% 125

Q7 What is the minimum length of time thatshould be required to get approval for

assistance in dying in order to protect thevulnerable?

Answered: 2,890 Skipped: 67

Total 2,890

No minimumwait period...

24 hours

Less than aweek

A week

Two weeks

A month

More than amonth

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

No minimum wait period necessary

24 hours

Less than a week

A week

Two weeks

A month

More than a month

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

8 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 9: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

64.41% 1,859

26.65% 769

1.98% 57

4.78% 138

2.18% 63

Q8 Is it necessary to have regulations inplace to protect the vulnerable, or should

assisted dying be treated as a privatematter between the patient and their

doctor?Answered: 2,886 Skipped: 71

Total 2,886

Must beregulations ...

Privatematter/regul...

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Must be regulations in place

Private matter/regulations not required

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

9 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 10: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

46.65% 1,351

42.54% 1,232

8.56% 248

2.24% 65

Q9 Which is more important to you?Ensuring access to assistance in dying, or

protecting the vulnerable against undueinternal or external pressure?

Answered: 2,896 Skipped: 61

Total 2,896

Ensuring access

Protectingvulnerable

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Ensuring access

Protecting vulnerable

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

10 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 11: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

76.49% 2,225

63.49% 1,847

43.76% 1,273

59.61% 1,734

44.41% 1,292

46.06% 1,340

4.54% 132

4.09% 119

5.53% 161

Q10 Who do you consider to be a vulnerableperson in need of protective regulation if

and when they request assistance in dying?CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

Answered: 2,909 Skipped: 48

A person witha mental...

A person witha mental hea...

A person in anabusive...

A personentirely...

A person whohas recently...

A person whohas recently...

OTHER

NO REGULATIONSREQUIRED

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

A person with a mental impairment or developmental disability

A person with a mental health condition such as severe depression

A person in an abusive relationship

A person entirely dependent on others for daily needs

A person who has recently suffered a catastrophic injury

A person who has recently received a terminal diagnosis

OTHER

NO REGULATIONS REQUIRED

DON’T KNOW

11 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 12: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

2.34% 68

Total Respondents: 2,909

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

12 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 13: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

22.64% 656

48.57% 1,407

27.55% 798

23.92% 693

30.79% 892

15.08% 437

4.11% 119

4.42% 128

7.32% 212

3.00% 87

Q11 Which of the following regulations toprotect the vulnerable would you favour, if

any? CHECK ALL THAT APPLYAnswered: 2,897 Skipped: 60

Approval ofrequest by...

Approval ofrequest by a...

Approval ofrequest by...

Mandatorythird-party...

Approval ofrequest by a...

Appearance bypatient befo...

OTHER

NO REGULATIONSREQUIRED

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Approval of request by family doctor alone

Approval of request by at least two physicians

Approval of request by competency review panel

Mandatory third-party psychological evaluation

Approval of request by all close family members

Appearance by patient before competency review panel

OTHER

NO REGULATIONS REQUIRED

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

13 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 14: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

Total Respondents: 2,897

14 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 15: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

6.49% 187

78.41% 2,259

12.50% 360

2.60% 75

Q12 In some cases, family members maynot agree with the patient’s wish for

assistance in dying. In these cases, shouldfamily objections be permitted to overrule

the wishes of the patient?Answered: 2,881 Skipped: 76

Total 2,881

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

15 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 16: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

38.49% 1,112

33.37% 964

15.40% 445

5.64% 163

4.57% 132

2.53% 73

Q13 Would you agree or disagree that areview of each case of assisted dying is

necessary to ensure proper procedures andprotections?

Answered: 2,889 Skipped: 68

Total 2,889

Agree strongly

Agree

Disagree

Disagreestrongly

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Agree strongly

Agree

Disagree

Disagree strongly

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

16 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 17: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

54.37% 1,566

7.88% 227

24.34% 701

1.70% 49

8.85% 255

2.85% 82

Q14 If a review of each case is required,should the request for assisted death be

reviewed by an independent review boardbefore the procedure or should the case of

assisted death be reviewed after theprocedure?

Answered: 2,880 Skipped: 77

Total 2,880

Review to takeplace before...

Review to takeplace after...

NO REVIEWNECESSARY

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Review to take place before procedure

Review to take place after procedure

NO REVIEW NECESSARY

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

17 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 18: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

4.82% 140

26.91% 781

31.60% 917

17.06% 495

17.85% 518

1.76% 51

Q15 Do you agree or disagree thosepatients with some mental conditions, such

as depression or suicidal tendencies,should be permitted to apply for assistance

in dying?Answered: 2,902 Skipped: 55

Total 2,902

Agree strongly

Agree

Disagree

Disagreestrongly

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Agree strongly

Agree

Disagree

Disagree strongly

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

18 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 19: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

3.56% 103

1.66% 48

4.36% 126

7.43% 215

5.39% 156

17.08% 494

5.53% 160

23.44% 678

Q16 Should there be a minimum wait periodto ensure that those with depression orsuicidal tendencies, for example, do not

seek assistance in dying solely because oftheir mental state, and if so, how long?

Answered: 2,892 Skipped: 65

No minimumwait period...

24 hours

Less than aweek

A week

Two weeks

A month

Two months

Three monthsor more

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

No minimum wait period necessary

24 hours

Less than a week

A week

Two weeks

A month

Two months

Three months or more

19 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 20: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

27.04% 782

4.50% 130

Total 2,892

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

20 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 21: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

4.81% 139

1.80% 52

4.77% 138

7.33% 212

5.84% 169

19.02% 550

Q17 Some people are involved incatastrophic accidents or develop sudden

illnesses that leave them profoundlyincapacitated. Some of these patients may

initially desire to die, but subsequentlychange their minds. Should there be a

minimum wait period for these patients, andif so, how long?Answered: 2,892 Skipped: 65

No minimumwait period...

24 hours

Less than aweek

A week

Two weeks

A month

Two months

Three monthsor more

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

No minimum wait period necessary

24 hours

Less than a week

A week

Two weeks

A month

21 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 22: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

8.09% 234

25.21% 729

19.50% 564

3.63% 105

Total 2,892

Two months

Three months or more

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

22 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 23: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

64.57% 1,875

78.62% 2,283

47.93% 1,392

20.73% 602

Q18 Some people sign “living wills” thatspecify they are not to be resuscitated in

the event of catastrophic injury or illness. Inaddition, they may specify actions that

should or should not be taken in order toprevent prolonging their life or to hasten

their death. What would be the best way fora patient to receive assistance in dying if

they were incapacitated and could notcommunicate? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

Answered: 2,904 Skipped: 53

A living willwhich...

A living willspecifying “...

There is aterminal...

Othernon-verbal...

Request bysubstitute...

Review panelto approve...

Physician-assisted death...

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

A living will which specifically requests physician assistance in dying

A living will specifying “Do not resuscitate”

There is a terminal diagnosis/diagnosis of imminent death

Other non-verbal communication

23 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 24: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

38.12% 1,107

18.35% 533

8.33% 242

0.96% 28

4.30% 125

1.83% 53

Total Respondents: 2,904

Request by substitute decision-maker appointed in the living will

Review panel to approve request by substitute decision maker appointed in the living will

Physician-assisted death should never be allowed if patient can’t communicate

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

24 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 25: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

10.41% 299

75.76% 2,175

9.82% 282

4.01% 115

Q19 If you were a patient seekingassistance in dying, would you want tohave to appear before a court or review

board to have your application approved?Answered: 2,871 Skipped: 86

Total 2,871

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

25 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 26: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

73.98% 2,141

13.10% 379

9.95% 288

2.97% 86

Q20 If you were a patient seekingassistance in dying and if your doctor

objected to physician-assisted death, wouldyou want your doctor to be legally

compelled to refer you to another willingmedical professional who would help you?

Answered: 2,894 Skipped: 63

Total 2,894

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

26 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 27: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

11.28% 325

19.65% 566

33.75% 972

19.27% 555

13.30% 383

2.74% 79

Q21 Do you agree or disagree that thereneeds to be a government agency, not onlydoctors, to approve requests for assistance

in dying?Answered: 2,880 Skipped: 77

Total 2,880

Agree strongly

Agree

Disagree

Disagreestrongly

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Agree strongly

Agree

Disagree

Disagree strongly

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

27 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 28: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

28.75% 828

36.56% 1,053

18.30% 527

2.85% 82

10.14% 292

3.40% 98

Q22 Do you agree or disagree a doctor mustbe present to conduct the procedure in

assisted dying?Answered: 2,880 Skipped: 77

Total 2,880

Agree strongly

Agree

Disagree

Disagreestrongly

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Agree strongly

Agree

Disagree

Disagree strongly

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

28 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 29: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

15.19% 440

59.50% 1,723

6.18% 179

2.38% 69

2.97% 86

10.08% 292

3.69% 107

Q23 Who or what profession would be bestable to provide assistance in dying?

Answered: 2,896 Skipped: 61

Total 2,896

Family doctor

Palliativecare doctor

Nursepractitioner

Nurse

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Family doctor

Palliative care doctor

Nurse practitioner

Nurse

OTHER

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

29 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 30: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

20.93% 603

25.89% 746

41.86% 1,206

7.25% 209

4.06% 117

Q24 Which is preferable, physician-administered dying, where a doctor

administers drugs personally, or assisteddying, where the doctor gives the drugs to

the patient to take themselves?Answered: 2,881 Skipped: 76

Total 2,881

Assisted dyingpreferable

Physician-administered dyin...

Both are thesame/no...

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Assisted dying preferable

Physician-administered dying is preferable

Both are the same/no difference

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

30 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 31: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

5% 153

16% 467

27% 779

28% 812

14% 414

6% 166

2% 69

2% 45

Q25 How important an issue is assisteddying to you?

Answered: 2,905 Skipped: 52

Total 2,905

The mostimportant is...

One of themost importa...

A veryimportant is...

An importantissue to me

Not a veryimportant is...

Not at all animportant is...

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

The most important issue to me

One of the most important issues to me

A very important issue to me

An important issue to me

Not a very important issue to me

Not at all an important issue to me

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

31 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 32: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

11.49% 333

3.97% 115

80.26% 2,326

4.80% 139

3.00% 87

Q26 Do you know anyone who has hadassistance in dying or who has provided

assistance to someone who wished to die?CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

Answered: 2,898 Skipped: 59

Total Respondents: 2,898

Yes, knowsomeone who ...

Yes, knowsomeone who...

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes, know someone who had assistance in dying

Yes, know someone who assisted in another person’s death

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

32 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 33: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

27.80% 807

62.28% 1,808

4.48% 130

3.65% 106

0.55% 16

1.24% 36

Q27 Do you live alone or with others?Answered: 2,903 Skipped: 54

Total 2,903

Live alone

Live withspouse

Live withfamily

Live withspouse and...

Live in aretirement o...

OTHER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Live alone

Live with spouse

Live with family

Live with spouse and family

Live in a retirement or nursing home

OTHER

33 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 34: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

3.97% 115

2.66% 77

3.83% 111

3.48% 101

86.06% 2,495

Q28 Do you or someone in your householdor family suffer from a permanent or

chronic physical or psychological medicalcondition that causes intolerable pain?

Answered: 2,899 Skipped: 58

Total 2,899

Yes, me

Yes, spouse

Yes, otherfamily member

Yes, someone Iknow

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes, me

Yes, spouse

Yes, other family member

Yes, someone I know

No

34 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 35: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

15.54% 452

18.54% 539

14.82% 431

26.55% 772

23.59% 686

0.96% 28

Q29 To what extent does your religion oryour religious beliefs, if any, influence yourdaily decision-making and general outlook

on life?Answered: 2,908 Skipped: 49

Total 2,908

A great dealof influence

Some influence

Not very muchinfluence

No influenceat all

NOT RELIGIOUS

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

A great deal of influence

Some influence

Not very much influence

No influence at all

NOT RELIGIOUS

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

35 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 36: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

47.92% 1,391

28.97% 841

22.43% 651

0.69% 20

Q30 If universally accessible, high-qualitypalliative care were available everywhere inCanada, would this lessen the demand for

assistance in dying?Answered: 2,903 Skipped: 54

Total 2,903

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TOANSWER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Yes

No

DON’T KNOW

PREFER NOT TO ANSWER

36 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 37: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

31% 696

55% 1,223

8% 174

5% 117

0% 4

1% 15

Q31 If a federal election were heldtomorrow, which party’s candidate would

you support?Answered: 2,903 Skipped: 54

Total 2,229

Conservative

Liberal

NDP

Green Party

Bloc Quebecois

OTHER

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Conservative

Liberal

NDP

Green Party

Bloc Quebecois

OTHER

37 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 38: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

0.72% 21

2.71% 79

0.17% 5

1.20% 35

2.95% 86

64.48% 1,881

1.78% 52

1.92% 56

7.92% 231

16.15% 471

Q32 Where do you live?Answered: 2,917 Skipped: 40

Total 2,917

Newfoundland

Nova Scotia

PEI

New Brunswick

Quebec

Ontario

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

BC/Territories

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Newfoundland

Nova Scotia

PEI

New Brunswick

Quebec

Ontario

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

BC/Territories

38 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 39: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

47.16% 1,354

52.84% 1,517

Q33 What is your gender?Answered: 2,871 Skipped: 86

Total 2,871

Male

Female

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Male

Female

39 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll

Page 40: ALL THAT APPLY considered assistance in dying? CHECK Q1 ... · 31% 915 12% 347 15% 428 18% 521 52% 1,529 1% 40 Q1 Have you or has anyone you know ever considered assistance in dying?

0.21% 6

0.73% 21

14.74% 426

54.53% 1,576

29.79% 861

Q34 What is your age?Answered: 2,890 Skipped: 67

Total 2,890

Under 45

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 to 84

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Answer Choices Responses

Under 45

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 to 84

40 / 40

CARP End-Of-Life Poll