Dying Death Bereavement Report

Advance Healthcare Directive?

A national survey, by Safeguarding Ireland, found that less than one in four people had heard of an Advance Healthcare Directive 9 .

Why do people not have an Advance Healthcare Directive?

The top three reasons for someone not having an Advance Healthcare Directive were 9 :

62%

“I’ve never really thought about it”

53%

“I have no current health problems and don’t need one at this time”

42%

“I don’t know how to go about making one”

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Dying, Death and Bereavement in Ireland 2026

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