The Patient Self-Determination Act Requires Providers of Services Under Medicare

question 47

Multiple Choice

The Patient Self-Determination Act requires providers of services under Medicare and Medicaid to do which of the following?

• A) Inform patients of their rights to appoint a health care proxy and draw up written instructions regarding treatment.
• B) Refuse admission to patients who fail to sign an advance directive.
• C) Document the patient's Five Wishes.
• D) Determine patient's length of stay.

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