HEALTHJul 30 · 02:00 UTCSCMP CHINAElizabeth Cheung

How does Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law affect patients and medical staff?

Hong Kong's new Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance, effective July 31, allows terminally ill patients to reject life-sustaining treatments. The law was passed by the Legislative Council in November 2024 and grants patients authority to decline specific medical interventions.

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Hong KongplaceAdvance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment OrdinancetopicSouth China Morning Postorganizationterminally ill patientstopiclife-sustaining treatmentstopicLegislative Councilorganization

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