A Study on the Dilemmas and Countermeasures of Advance Directives in China 
Li Yuchen  Wen Xiaoyan  Xiang Xin（Corresponding Author）

School of Law Southwest Medical University, Luzhou Sichuan, 646000；

Abstract: Advance directives, as an important medical decision-making method to safeguard patients’ autonomy and the dignity of life, have become increasingly significant with the intensification of population aging and the tension of medical resources. Research has found that the practice of advance directives in China faces difficulties in terms of the subjects, content, procedures, and implementation, such as the limited scope of the subjects who can make advance directives, unclear medical measures, inconsistent ways of obtaining advance directives, and lack of guaranteed implementation effectiveness. This paper analyzes the causes of these difficulties and proposes corresponding solutions, it aims to improve China’s advance directives system, create a favorable social atmosphere, promote the practical development of advance directives, and better protect patients’ autonomy and the dignity of life and promote the rational use of medical resources.

Keywords: Advance directive; Review; Improvement measures; Patient rights

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