The Changes Associated with the Patient Self-Determination Act Resulted in Renewed

question 10

Multiple Choice

The changes associated with the Patient Self-Determination Act resulted in renewed interest in, and activity by, which committee of the patient care team?

• A) Disaster response committee
• B) Peer review committee
• C) Ethics review committee
• D) Utilization review committee

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