Advance Medical Directive (AMD) for Medical Practitioners
The AMD Act was passed in Parliament in May 1996.
Last updated 7 October 2025
An 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, anyone who is 21 years old and above, and who is not mentally disordered can make an AMD.
The relevant AMD forms are:
Form 1 (opens in new tab) - Making of Advance Medical Directive
Form 3 (opens in new tab) - Notice of Revocation of Advance Medical Directive
Form 5 (opens in new tab) - Certification of Terminal Illness and Request for Search of the Advance Medical Directive Register
Form 10 (opens in new tab) - Objection to Acting on an Advance Medical Directive