Palliative Care and Human Rights

Introduction: Palliative Care and Human Rights

This chapter will introduce you to key issues in palliative care and human rights.

The chapter is organized into six sections that answer the following questions:

How is palliative care a human rights issue?
What is OSI’s work in the area of palliative care and human rights?
Which are the most relevant international and regional human rights standards related to palliative care?
What are some examples of effective human rights programming in the area of palliative care?
Where can I find additional resources on palliative care and human rights?
What are key terms related to palliative care and human rights?

As you read through this chapter, consult the glossary of terms, found in the last section, What are key terms related to palliative care and human rights?

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