Fig. 1

Severity of adverse events per patient categorised according to the NCC MERP Index. Comparing severity of adverse events between patient receiving or not receiving anticancer treatment during the last 30 days of life. Category E: temporary harm that required intervention. Category F: temporary harm that required initial or prolonged hospitalisation. Category G: permanent patient harm. Category H: intervention required necessary to sustain life. Category I: harm contributes to patient death