The most notable problems associated with the living will according to the respondents and the numbers of responses to each statement
| Responses | N |
|---|---|
| “Wrong” reason for making the will (depression, fear of being a burden to the family) | 236 |
| Insufficient discussion of the content of the will due to lack of time | 195 |
| Possibility of the patient changing his or her mind | 191 |
| Patients poor understanding of the meaning of the will | 183 |
| Possibility of a family member affecting the will | 111 |
| Patient prevented from receiving needed care because of the will | 83 |
| Total responses | 436 |