The Patient Self Determination Act of 1990 Required That All

question 60

True/False

The Patient Self Determination Act of 1990 required that all health care facilities notify patients age 18 and over that they have the right to have an advance directive placed in their record.

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Kuwait

A country located at the tip of the Persian Gulf in the Middle East, known for its significant oil reserves and strategic geopolitical importance.

Persian Gulf War Opposition

Refers to the dissent and disagreement with the conflict in the Persian Gulf during the early 1990s, particularly concerning military actions led by the United States and coalition forces against Iraq.

Economic Sanctions

Financial and trade penalties applied by one or more countries against a targeted country, group, or individual, with the aim of influencing behavior or policy.

Saddam Hussein

The fifth President of Iraq, serving from 1979 until 2003, noted for his role in the Iran-Iraq War, Gulf War, and the oppression of his people.