Voluntary Discharge. The hospice shall discharge a patient from the program if the patient: 1. Elects care other than hospice care at any time; 2. Elects active treatment, inconsistent with the role of pallia- tive hospice care; 3. Moves beyond the geographical area served by the hospice; 4. Decides to transfer to another hospice program; or 5. Chooses to withdraw from the program with or without cause.
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Sources: HFS 131 Hospices Regulations, HFS 131 Hospices Regulations, Hospice Regulations