How advance directives may affect end-of-life care

25% less burdensome end-of-life care

31% less likely to die in hospital

May 20, 2026

25% Less Burdensome End-Of-Life Care Advance directive benefit

31% Less Likely To Die In Hospital Hospital death reduction

6 Months Early Upload Needed Threshold for benefit

Burdensome End-Of-Life Care 25% less

Hospital Deaths 31% less

Care Likelihood With Directive 19.9% vs 26.8%

In-Hospital Deaths 23.2% vs 32.1%

Advance directives in electronic health records reduce hospital deaths and burdensome end-of-life care for older patients.