Table 1

Questions asked and summary of main findings.

YesNoDon't knowMissing dataTotal (%) responders
Question 1
Do you believe that the law on intentional killing should be changed to allow:
 Physician-assisted suicide?294 (24.5)750 (62.4)145 (12.1)13 (1.1)1202 (100.0)
 Voluntary euthanasia?323 (26.9)671 (55.8)190 (15.8)18 (1.5)1202 (100.0)
Question 2
If the law were to be changed to allow one or both of these practices, would you personally be prepared to:
 Write a prescription for lethal medication?238 (19.8)804 (66.9)158 (13.1)2 (0.2)1202 (100.0)
 Carry out voluntary euthanasia?147 (12.2)870 (72.4)171 (14.2)14 (1.2)1202 (100.0)