Key facts
- A new law has come into effect in Hong Kong.
- End-of-life directives can now be uploaded to the eHealth platform.
- This initiative aims to ensure patients' wishes are respected in end-of-life care.
- Healthcare providers will have easier access to these directives.
A new law has taken effect in Hong Kong, allowing for end-of-life directives to be stored on the eHealth platform. This measure is intended to ensure that patients' wishes regarding their end-of-life care are respected and easily accessible to healthcare providers. The integration into the eHealth system aims to streamline the process and provide a centralized digital record for these crucial directives.