Under the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991, Health Care Facilities

question 15

True/False

Under the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991, health care facilities have the option of advising patients of their right to sign advance directives for health care decisions.

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Definitions:

Demand Feeding

A method of feeding infants where the caregiver feeds the baby whenever the baby shows signs of hunger, rather than adhering to a strict feeding schedule.

Neurological Development

The process by which the nervous system develops, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, from embryonic stages through adulthood.

Feeding Schedule

An organized plan for feeding an individual, such as a baby or pet, at specific times and quantities.

Mothers and Infants

Refers to the primary care dyad in human development, emphasizing the critical role of early maternal care in infant health and psychological development.