Respecting the dying patient's rights

¹Hospice Institute, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio 44119, USA. epitorak@hospicewrorg

|December 11, 2003

Abstract:

Patients who are dying have unique needs and special rights. This article discusses eight basic rights for dying patients. It also gives examples of how hospice and home care providers can focus care to respect the dying patient's rights.

Keywords:

Death and Euthanasia

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