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

A new law allowing patients in Hong Kong to reject life-sustaining treatments when they are terminally ill will take effect on Friday.

A new law allowing patients in Hong Kong to reject life-sustaining treatments when they are terminally ill will take effect on Friday. The South China Morning Post looks into how the law will affect patients and healthcare professionals. 1. What is the new law about? The Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Or