Key facts
- Hong Kong's new law enabling digital storage of end-of-life directives on the eHealth system is now in effect.
- Concerns have been raised regarding the law's impact on emergency care and its affordability.
Hong Kong's new legislation, which permits end-of-life directives to be stored digitally on the eHealth system, has officially come into effect. This development allows for easier access and management of advance care planning documents.
However, the implementation of this law has also brought to the forefront concerns regarding its potential implications for emergency medical services and the overall affordability of healthcare related to end-of-life care.