State the rights of dying person.
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The rights of a dying person, often referred to as end-of-life rights, include:
Right to Dignity and Respect: The right to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion throughout the dying process.
Right to Autonomy and Informed Decision-Making: The right to participate in decisions regarding their care, treatment options, and end-of-life preferences, including the right to refuse or withdraw medical interventions.
Right to Pain Management and Symptom Control: The right to receive adequate pain relief and symptom management to ensure comfort and quality of life.
Right to Privacy and Confidentiality: The right to privacy and confidentiality of medical information, as well as the right to have personal wishes and preferences respected by healthcare providers and caregivers.
Right to Spiritual and Emotional Support: The right to receive spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial support from healthcare providers, family members, and spiritual counselors to address existential concerns and emotional distress.
Right to Prepare for Death: The right to make arrangements and express wishes regarding end-of-life care, advance directives, and funeral arrangements, with support from healthcare professionals and loved ones.