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§418.52 Condition of Participation: Patient’s rights

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The patient has the right to be informed of his or her rights, and the hospice must

protect and promote the exercise of these rights.

History

Rev. 210; Issued:02-03-23; Effective:02-03-23; Implementation:02-03-23

Provenance

Source: cms.gov
Retrieved: 2026-07-22
Edition: som-2026-07-22
Content hash: 730752181e55b43f93c97941fd5585ab8c06a31b624ca56b089e585d67d76c6a

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