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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