P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre Launches India’s First Living Will Clinic to Help Individuals Plan Their Future Healthcare Decisions

Mumbai, June 30, 2025: P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre has launched India’s first Living Will Clinic to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their future medical care. The clinic will help individuals articulate and document their healthcare preferences through a legally recognised Living Will, ensuring that their decisions are known and respected, even if they may be unable to communicate them later during their medical treatment.

A living will, also known as an advanced medical directive is a legal document that enables individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment in serious or unforeseen health circumstances, ensuring they retain control over future healthcare decisions. As part of advance care planning, it encourages individuals to reflect on their values, document treatment choices, appoint a medical power of attorney, and engage in meaningful conversations with loved ones. The Living Will Clinic at P. D. Hinduja Hospital guides individuals through this process, providing clear information, compassionate support, and the confidence to make informed decisions that honour their wishes and ease the burden on families during medical crises.

Mr. Gautam Khanna, CEO, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, said, “At P. D. Hinduja Hospital, we believe that healthcare should go beyond treatment and help individuals make informed decisions about their future health. With the launch of India’s first Living Will Clinic, we aim to empower individuals to take control of their future medical decisions with clarity and dignity. This clinic offers compassionate guidance to help people articulate their values and ensure those wishes are honoured, even when they cannot voice them. It is an extension of our commitment to a compassionate, ethical, and forward-thinking healthcare system."

Dr. Roop Gursahani, Section Head, Neurology, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, said, “Our healthcare system currently lacks preparedness for situations where patients are unable to communicate for themselves. In such cases, families are forced to make difficult decisions without knowing what their loved one would have wanted. The Living Will Clinic helps individuals in taking charge of their decisions in advance by explaining their options, documenting their wishes, and designating someone they trust to take the right decision on their behalf.”

Dr. Smriti Khanna, Consultant – Palliative Medicine, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC said, “Conversations around end-of-life care are difficult but are an extremely essential part of advance care planning. We believe the living will process is at the core of personalised medicine, as it allows individuals to reflect deeply about what quality of life means to them and express their wishes clearly. Our goal at the clinic is to help people navigate through these decisions with sensitivity, keeping their values, beliefs, and comfort remain central to any future medical care they may receive.”

The launch of Living Will Clinic marks an important step in encouraging structured advance care planning in India. By providing individuals with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions in advance, the clinic aims to reduce uncertainty during medical crises and promote care that is consistent with personal values and wishes. P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre is committed to fostering such progressive initiatives that prioritize patient welfare and preparedness at the forefront of healthcare. For more information on Living Will Clinic, please visit: https://www.hindujahospital.com/speciality/living-will-clinic

About P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre

P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, part of the Hinduja Group, started as a small clinic in 1951 and has grown into one of India’s leading multi-specialty tertiary care hospitals. With two units in Mahim and Khar, the hospital offers 510 beds and a full spectrum of advanced healthcare services. Renowned for clinical excellence and state-of-the-art infrastructure, it has always been a frontrunner in adopting medical technology. P. D. Hinduja Hospital was among the first in India to introduce the da Vinci Xi Robot, Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, Digital Broadband MRI, TrueBeam Linear Accelerator and the latest PET-CT and SPECT-CT systems. It is committed to providing medical education, offering DNB programs in 26 specialties, a Nursing College, Allied Health Sciences courses and specialized fellowships. The hospital also has a robust research department, actively involved in conducting basic research, clinical research and drug trials. Its commitment to quality is reinforced by accreditations from NABH, CAP and ISO. The hospital collaborates with leading institutions, recently entering into a strategic association with King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, to enhance training, education, and research capacity building. Ranked No. 1 in Western India, No. 3 among private hospitals and No. 6 overall in India by Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals survey for three years, the hospital consistently sets benchmarks in Indian healthcare. Through its Serve with Passion rural health program, supported by the Live to Give Hope fund, the hospital operates 11 mobile health units serving remote communities across Maharashtra and Gujarat.

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