Frequency of discordant treatment among patients with ESRD who have a treatment-limiting directive
| Type of Treatment Limitation | Number of Patientsa | Receiving Discordant Treatment, N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Do not resuscitate | 8590 | 549 (6) |
| Do not hospitalize | 286 | 153 (54) |
| Feeding restriction | 1457 | 22 (2) |
| Total patients with treatment-limiting directive | 9352 | 707 (8) |
↵a Patients may have more than one requested treatment limitation.