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December 5, 2017

5656 US adults surveyed

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A 70‑year-old man in Miami was brought into a hospital with a large “do not resuscitate” tattoo on his chest. The hospital provided basic medical care but did not provide life support, and eventually the patient died. Do you think the hospital made the right or wrong decision?

Conducted December 5, 2017

YouGov surveyed 5656 US adults

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20%
23%
A 70‑year-old man in Miami was brought into a hospital with a large “do not resuscitate” tattoo on his chest. The hospital provided basic medical care but did not provide life support, and eventually the patient died. Do you think the hospital made the right or wrong decision?

Conducted December 5, 2017

YouGov surveyed 5656 US adults

By:
57%
20%
23%

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