Guidelines
Advance Medical Directive
Professionals
General
30 April 2018
Guide to understanding and implementing Advance Medical Directives.
The Advance Medical Directive (AMD) Act was passed in Parliament in May 1996. An Advance Medical Directive (AMD) is a legal document that one signs in advance to inform the doctor treating oneself (in the event of terminal illness and unconsciousness) that one does not want any extraordinary life-sustaining treatment to be used to prolong one’s life. Under this Act, Singaporeans who wish to make an AMD can do so.
You can access the Handbook for medical and healthcare professionals [PDF, 1.5 MB] and the Checklist on AMD procedures [PDF, 293 KB] for vital information on the AMD.
The relevant AMD forms can be downloaded from the table below:
Types of AMD forms
Type | Title |
|---|---|
Making Of Advance Medical Directive | |
Notice Of Revocation Of Advance Medical Directive | |
Certification Of Terminal Illness And Request For Search Of The Advance Medical Directive Register | |
Certification Of Terminal Illness By Two Other Medical Practitioners | |
Certification Of Terminal Illness By A Committee Of Three Specialists Appointed By The Director Of Medical Services | |
Record Of Decision Of The Committee Of Three Specialists Appointed By The Director of Medical Services | |
Objection To Acting On Advance |