State govt. issues guidelines for Advance Medical Directives
The Tamil Nadu government has introduced guidelines for Advance Medical Directives (AMD), allowing citizens to formally document their preferences regarding end-of-life medical care. This policy aligns with Supreme Court directives to uphold patient autonomy in cases where individuals can no longer communicate their wishes.
In a significant step to strengthen patients’ autonomy in end-of-life medical care, Tamil Nadu has issued guidelines for Advance Medical Directives (AMD), allowing adults to formally record their wishes on withholding or withdrawing medical treatment at a time when they become incapable of communicating or making healthcare decisions.
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