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Hong Kong Law Allowing Terminally Ill to Refuse Care Starts July 31

Hong Kong's new legislation, allowing terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment, is set to commence on July 31. This ordinance, passed in November 2024, grants legal status to advance care planning and protects healthcare providers involved.

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