Author Question: Which organizations must comply with the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990? 1. All hospitals ... (Read 103 times)

LaDunn · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which organizations must comply with the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990?

1. All hospitals
2. Long-term care facilities that accept Medicare
3. A home health agency that is private pay only
4. Any healthcare organization in the United States

Question 2

A woman has become very interested in healthcare policy after her father died of complications of diabetes.

Which actions would help this woman become involved in the development of healthcare public policy regarding this disorder? Select all that apply. 1. Joining the American Diabetes Association
2. Talking to her father's physician
3. Writing a letter to the editor of her local newspaper
4. Contacting her representative to the state legislature
5. Contacting her United States Senator

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation: 1. It is not a requirement that all hospitals comply with this act.
2. Technically, only facilities that accept funds from the government, such as Medicare or Medicaid, must comply with this act.
3. If the agency is private pay and does not accept government funds, compliance is not required.
4. It is not a requirement that all healthcare organizations comply with this act.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. In order to be of maximal influence, this woman should think nationally, not locally.
2. While her father's physician may be supportive of this woman's concerns, the physician alone cannot change policy.
3. Letters to the editor may get local coverage of the situation, but will be unlikely to result in national policy change.
4. In order to be of maximal influence, this woman should think nationally, not locally.
5. In order to be of maximal influence, this woman should think nationally, not locally.