By Salma Khalik , HEALTH CORRESPONDENT

THE debate over end-of-life issues spilled over from the public arena into Parliament on Monday, when several MPs questioned Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan on the controversial subject.

The minister started the public debate last month when he flagged the living wills, euthanasia and palliative care issues in his speeches.

He wanted people to prepare for eventualities before a crisis occurs. He urged them to sign living wills so their families would not be put in the difficult position of having to decide for them when the time comes.

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