Topics discussed in the decision-making process according to doctors, nurses and relatives
| Variable | Relatives of patients with dementia | Relatives of patients presumed competent | Total |
| No | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| Competence (patient) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Relatives’ role in the decision-making process | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Medical treatment | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Hospitalisation | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Hydration/nutrition | 4 | 3 | 7 |