Dr. Tom Jeanne:

The burden issue is the fourth most common end-of-life concern cited. Please note that patients can choose more than one. Approximately 90% cite losing autonomy or being less able to enjoy life as their end-of-life concern. Some of those may also have selected being a burden as a concern. The figure for the top two concerns is 90% and the figure for being a burden is only 47% or 48%.