Palliative Care and Human Rights: A Decade of Evolution in Standards.

Context: Human rights standards to address palliative care have developed over the last decade.

Objectives: This article aims to examine key milestones in the evolution of human rights standards to address palliative care, relevant advocacy efforts, and areas for further growth.

Methods: The article provides an analysis of human rights standards in the context of palliative care through the lens of the right to health, freedom from torture and ill treatment, and the rights of older persons and children.