In response to the Law Reform Commission's Report Substitute Decision-making and Advance Directives in relation to Medical Treatment, the Government has prepared a consultation paper on the introduction of the concept of advance directives in Hong Kong.

The paper aims to consult the healthcare and legal professions, public and private hospitals, organizations providing elderly care, other professions and organizations that may be involved in handling advance directives, patient groups and other stakeholders on the introduction of the concept of advance directives in Hong Kong. It also seeks their views on the procedures for making, altering and revoking advance directives, content of the information package on advance directives for the public, and the need to promulgate any guidelines for handling advance directives.

The consultation period will run from 23 December 2009 to 22 March 2010. Members of the public are also welcomed to provide their views on the paper through the contact below:

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Introduction of the Concept of Advance Directives in Hong Kong - Consultation Paper (PDF file, 350KB)