What is an Advance Medical Directive?

An Advance Medical Directive (AMD) is a legal document that allows you to express your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment in the event you become terminally ill and unconscious. By signing an AMD, you inform doctors that you do not want extraordinary life-sustaining treatments used to prolong your life. This voluntary decision gives you peace of mind, knowing that your healthcare choices are clear, even if you are no longer able to communicate them.

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Why Should You Consider an Advance Medical Directive?

In Singapore, many individuals delay planning for their end-of-life care, but the decision to set up an AMD is a proactive step to ensure that your wishes are respected. As of 2021, over 18,000 Singaporeans have registered an AMD, but many still overlook the importance of formalizing their healthcare decisions in advance. By making an AMD, you safeguard both your dignity and your healthcare preferences. 

How Do I Make An Advance Medical Directive?

You must be at least 21 years old, mentally sound, and capable of making decisions. Here are the steps to create your Advance Medical Directive:

  1. Download AMD form and fill it out.
  2. Consult a doctor with a witness.
  3. Submit the form to:
    Registrar of Advance Medical Directives, 
    Ministry of Health Singapore, College of Medicine Building, 
    16 College Road, Singapore 169854. 

Once registered, you will receive an acknowledgment letter. For more information on how to make an AMD, click here. 

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What’s the Difference Between an Advance Medical Directive (AMD) and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? 

An Advance Medical Directive (AMD) specifically deals with your medical treatment choices if you become terminally ill and unconscious. It helps inform your healthcare providers about your wishes regarding life-sustaining measures.

In contrast, a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint a trusted person to make decisions on your behalf, should you lose mental capacity. Both documents are crucial for ensuring that your decisions are respected, but they serve different purposes. 

Where can you make an Advance Medical Directive?

Healthway Medical GP clinics offer professional assistance in creating your Advance Medical Directive (AMD). Our panel of doctors is certified to witness and validate your AMD, ensuring the process is simple and seamless.

Please call your nearest Healthway Medical GP clinic to enquire about available appointments. 

Healthway Medical offers a panel of doctors who are Advance Medical Directive (AMD) Certificate Issuers at selected Healthway Medical GP clinics. List of Healthway Medical GP clinics that provides AMD:

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Frequently Asked Questions About Advance Medical Directive

Is an AMD the same as a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

No, they serve different purposes. An AMD lets you state your decision to decline extraordinary life-sustaining treatment if you become terminally ill and unconscious. An LPA, on the other hand, allows you to appoint someone to act on your behalf should you lose mental capacity. Both help ensure your preferences are respected.

Learn more about Healthway Medical’s Lasting Power of Attorney service.