Of 500 doctors surveyed, in Hungary, most would "'accept patients' participation in decision making." The majority also agreed with the use of advance directives, but when they are actually used the idea is rejected because, "the patient doesn't know, what is good for him, what is for his benefit, and it is the physican's duty to make decisions." Informed consent is not considered necessary by physcians. Almost 79% would reject the written wishes of the patient on the grounds that it contradicts "professional ethics," and would not accept the decision of the patient's represenative. (Infonet Digest, V97iss78)