A Hospice patient’s Bill of Rights
I have the right to die the way I choose to.
I have the right to all the information about my disease/condition that is collected by my
medical team.
I have the right to the relief of pain and other suffering.
I have the right to full informed consent about every
treatment option.
I have the right to express my end of life wishes.
I have the right to be heard.
I have the right to have my express desires honored.
I have the right to complete my end of life tasks by being
provided necessary information to do this.
I have the right to be attended by the people I wish at my
bedside.
I have the right to die a good death.