The Patient Self Determination Act is a law:
A) that requires most health care institutions (not individual doctors) inform a patient, at the
time of admission or enrollment, about their rights under state laws regarding advance
directives.
B) designed to implement certain basic patient rights and guidelines for nursing home care
facilities.
C) that outlines a patient's rights while in a hospital.
D) that regulates the sharing of medical information.
Question 2
Which act was passed to implement certain basic patient rights and guidelines for nursing home care facilities?
A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
B) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
C) Patient's Bill of Rights
D) Patient Self Determination Act
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