How should palliative and end-of-life care be managed for detainees with terminal illnesses?

How should palliative and end-of-life care be managed for detainees with terminal illnesses?

• A. Provide only aggressive curative measures and avoid palliative care.
• B. End-of-life care is not allowed in detention.
• C. Defer palliative care until after release.
• D. Respect dignity and autonomy; provide pain relief and symptom management; involve patient (if capable), surrogate, and ethics support; plan for comfort-focused care aligned with patient preferences and security considerations.

Answer: (D)