Which of the Following Legislative Rulings Requires Medical Facilities to Inform

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following legislative rulings requires medical facilities to inform patients of their rights to choose the types and extent of medical care available and their legal right to advance directives?

• A) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
• B) Patient Self-Determination Act
• C) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
• D) Affordable Care Act

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Stakeholder Responsibility

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