[Life & Death Department Store] Workshop: Take Charge of Your Own Life - How Advance Medical Directives Ensure End-of-Life Autonomy
Hosted by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service and "Alongside," this workshop guides participants through the essentials of Advance Medical Directives (AMD) to ensure personal medical wishes are respected even when one cannot express them. The event takes place on November 1, 2026, at the Central Market.
- When
1 Nov 2026 14:00 - 15:00
- Location
Central Market 1/F Event Space
Hong Kong Island Central Central and Western
1/F, Central Market, 93 Queen's Road Central, Central
- Leung Kin-fai · Case Manager & Registered Social Worker
- Tickets & pricing
Deposit
HKD 20
Overview
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your medical care if, one day, you were critically ill or in a coma and unable to speak for yourself? The [Life & Death Department Store] Workshop specially invites Mr. Leung Kin-fai, a Case Manager from "Alongside," to demystify "Advance Medical Directives (AMD)." This workshop aims to promote end-of-life care and public education, empowering participants to plan ahead while they are healthy, ensuring their autonomy is protected even at the final stages of life.
Program Highlights
Guided by a professional case manager, participants will delve into the core values of AMD, including:
- Legal Basis & Purpose: Understand why an Advance Medical Directive is a vital document for preserving individual autonomy.
- Application Scenarios: Explore the medical situations in which your advance directives will be activated.
- Procedures & Key Considerations: From preparation to execution, clarify every important step and address common misconceptions and myths surrounding AMD.
This is not just a one-way lecture but an opportunity to engage with a professional. Through this session, you will learn how to articulate your medical preferences clearly, ensuring that if you ever lose the capacity to express your wishes, medical staff will still be able to honor your decisions, achieving true "end-of-life autonomy."
Registration & Deposit Policy
This event is open to any member of the public interested in life autonomy. To ensure that spots are reserved for serious participants, a deposit of HKD 20 is required upon registration. The deposit will be fully refunded to the payment account used for registration within 6 to 8 weeks after the event, provided the participant attends. (Actual refund timing depends on bank processing). Please arrive at the venue 5 minutes before the event starts for check-in.
Event Details
- Date: November 1, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Venue: 1/F Event Space, Central Market
- Speaker: Mr. Leung Kin-fai (Case Manager & Registered Social Worker)
