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POLITICSLOWJul 30 · Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 AM

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

South China Morning Post

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 Ordinance will come into effect on July 31, following its passage by the Legislative Council in November 2024. The law gives patients the power to reject certain life-sustaining...

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