Law allowing terminally ill to refuse life-sustaining care planned for July 31 start
The Hong Kong government plans to implement legislation on July 31 allowing terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council, authorities said that the Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance, passed in November 2024, would
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The Hong Kong government plans to implement legislation on July 31 allowing terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment.
In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council, authorities said that the Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance, passed in November 2024, would provide legal status to patients’ advance care planning while offering protection to healthcare and rescue personnel.
The two instruments covered under advance care planning – advance medical...
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Law allowing terminally ill to refuse life-sustaining care planned for July 31 start
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