During patient transport, the term "end of life option" refers to:

The term "end of life option" specifically refers to patients who have made a conscious decision to exercise their right to die, often in the context of terminal illness or severe suffering. This option encompasses various legal and medical provisions that allow patients to choose to end their lives in a dignified manner, rather than undergoing prolonged suffering or aggressive treatments that may not improve their quality of life. This decision is typically aligned with the principles of autonomy and informed consent, allowing individuals to assert control over their circumstances as they approach the end of life.

The other options do not fit the definition of "end of life option." For example, patients wishing to go to a hospital may still be seeking curative or acute treatments, rather than opting for an end-of-life decision. Similarly, patients opting for resuscitation indicate a desire to prolong life rather than choosing to end it. Lastly, while seeking palliative care is indeed a crucial aspect of managing terminal illness, it does not inherently indicate a decision to end life, as palliative care focuses on relief from symptoms and improvements in quality of life, which can be pursued alongside life-extending treatments.