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1、Realising a Heartfelt JourneyThrough People-Centred End-of-Life CareJuly 202511Table of ContentsExecutive SummaryExecutive Summary 2 2 IntroductionIntroduction 2020 Cultivate a Proactive Mindset Cultivate a Proactive Mindset 1.Strengthen Advance Care Planning Development 26 1.Strengthen Advance Care

2、 Planning Development 26 2.Enhance Life and Death Education 36 2.Enhance Life and Death Education 36 Provide Seamless Care Provide Seamless Care 3.Establish a Medical-Social Collaboration Platform 50 3.Establish a Medical-Social Collaboration Platform 50 4.Promote the Use of Gerontechnology 66 4.Pro

3、mote the Use of Gerontechnology 66 5.Facilitate Dying in Place 76 5.Facilitate Dying in Place 76 ConclusionConclusion 9494Dying in Place:A Guide to a Supported and Peaceful JourneyDying in Place:A Guide to a Supported and Peaceful Journey 9696AppendixAppendix 98982Executive SummaryWhat is End-of-Lif

4、e Care and why is it important?End-of-Life Care(EoLC)remains a critical yet overlooked aspect of Hong Kongs healthcare system.The need for comprehensive and compassionate care during peoples final stages of life is crucial to maintaining patient dignity and quality of life.However,existing healthcar

5、e policies have predominantly focused on medical treatments,leaving significant gaps in support for patients and their families during this critical phase.Source:Census and Statistics Department,2020,20220%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%20452025Age groupPercentage of population(%)Figure I.Percentage

6、 of population aged 65+and 85+0192064658485+Percentage of population aged 65+is expected to increase from 23.6%in 2025 to 33.1%by 2045.Among all age groups,the most drastic change in percentage is among the group aged 85+,increasing from 3.3%to 8.6%.62.813.720.33.38.624.557.59.13EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe