首先讓我們先認識這兩個字彙：
Palliative [ˋpælɪ͵etɪv] 減輕的
Chronic [ˋkrɑnɪk] 慢性病的
接著讓我們看一下，這個網站寫給病患和親屬的一篇說明文章：
Life is precious, and each day is a gift.
This philosophy guides every moment of care we give at Hospice by the Sea. Whether patients are in our hospice, palliative care, or home health care programs, we help them to live fully, comfortably, and in the company of the family and friends they love.
生命是值得珍惜了，而且每一天都是一份禮物。
這樣的理念引導我們在濱海安寧照顧服務的每一刻。不管病患是在我們的安寧照顧、慢性病看顧、或是居家照顧服務，我們都全然地幫助他們舒適地生活著，而且身為他們熱愛的家人與朋友的一員陪伴著他們。
Illness affects not only patients, but their loved ones as well. For that reason, we care for both patients and their families. We're there, with sensitivity and support, to meet their range of needs, from managing pain and easing anxieties, to answering questions and counseling on decisions.
病痛會影響到的不只是病患本身，而且也會影響到他們所愛的人。因為這樣的因素，我們關懷我們的病人以及他們的家屬。我們帶著同理心和支持來面對他們各種程度的需求，從止痛到消除焦慮感，來回答他們的問題並且諮詢他們的決定。
In delivering our services, we fully respect each person's right to privacy and dignity. This is detailed in Hospice by the Sea's patient's bill of rights. A copy of the document, which is highlighted below, is given to all patients in our programs.
在傳達實踐我們的系統時，我們全然尊重每個人的隱私權及尊嚴的權力。這些都詳列於海濱安寧照顧病患權利條款中。一份文件，已經標明如下，並被派發給我們服務的全部病患。
Patient's Bill of Rights 患者權利條款
The patient has the right to: 病患有以下權利
- Be treated with dignity.有尊嚴地接受治療。
- Be respected for his or her individuality. 他或她的獨立自主性受到尊重。
- Be respected for his or her philosophical and religious beliefs. 他或她的個人信念及宗教信仰受到尊重。
- Maintain the highest quality of life possible. 盡可能地維持生活最高品質。
- Be as comfortable as possible physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. 盡可能地在生理上、情感上、社交上和精神上都過得舒適。
- Have the opportunity to make choices regarding his or her care. 有為照顧自己做決定的機會。
- Have family members take part in planning his or her care. 讓家人能參與照顧病患的計劃。
- Know the status of his or her condition. 知道病患的狀況。
- Privacy in the administration of his or her care. 對於病患的行政資料絕對保密隱私。
- Know that care will be provided regardless of his or her ability to pay. 知道不管病患是否有能力支付費用，照顧仍然會繼續提供。
