Voluntary consent to remove life support

dreameryb SG

I rememeber reading an article in ST about two years back. It’s about a procedure in Singapore whereby you can sign a form to declare your preference in situations when you are left in an unconscious state infinitely and cannot decide for yourself. The preference is whether to continue life support equipment or to remove it. I cannot recall exactly what this service is called and when it can be obtained. Anyone in the know? Thanks a lot!

alwaysdisturbed SG

i dun tink its legal here…

ditzy SG

Euthanasia

dreameryb SG

I think it is different from euthanasia.
Euthanasia is mercy killing decided at the discretion of the doctor and your family I think. Whereas the kind of service I am asking about enables you to declare in writing your own intention in advance so that your own intention is respected in situations you cannot voice it yourself.

Wanda SG

AMD – Advanced Medical Directive. Can get the form from your doctor, and must be signed by doctor, I think, plus one witness who will not benefit from your passing. The article did say that some doctors may not offer this service if they’re against the principle.

dreameryb SG

Thanks Wanda! I was watching a drama where there is a guy in vegetative state. It reminded me of the article. And I know I would not not want to have my life continued, if I were like that.

FireIce SG

i oni know i sign something to say tt after i die i can donate my organs

that is, they can find a useful organ in me.

casino_king SG

unlikely Embarassed

nullifi3d SG

Technically even if you didn't sign the form your family members can do so for you on your behalf.

They can select which organs to donate ranging from the iris, to the skin, to the internal organs.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

I thought it's for children who are not of age to decide for themselves?