Hong Kong’s New Advance Decision Law: Advance Medical Directives & Do-Not-Attempt CPR Orders
Live Zoom Briefing | Saturday, 1 August 2026 | 3:00–4:00 pm HKT
What happens if an older parent collapses at home, in hospital or in a care home — and the family disagrees about whether CPR should be attempted?
Hong Kong’s new law on Advance Medical Directives and Do-Not-Attempt CPR Orders comes into operation on 31 July 2026. It will affect how families, doctors, care homes and professionals approach some of the most difficult later-life medical decisions.
The Elder Mediation & Elder Law Academy, in collaboration with YaleWomen HK+Friends, will be holding a practical 1-hour Zoom briefing the next day:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00–4:00 pm HKT
💻 Format: Live on Zoom
💵 Fee: HKD 250
Includes class recording and course materials.
With Winnie Chan, co-author of the forthcoming book Elder Mediation: Navigating Ageing with Dignity and Respect.
We will explain, in plain English:
🔹 what the new law means
🔹 what an Advance Medical Directive is
🔹 what a Do-Not-Attempt CPR Order is
🔹 why these are not the same as advance care planning
🔹 what families should discuss before crisis
🔹 what professionals need to understand
📝 Direct registration:
https://forms.gle/NUh8yEQDLKoknbHH7
🔗 Course details:
https://elder-mediation-law-5839.bolt.host/courses/hong-kong-advance-decision-law
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