The Patient Self-Determination Act (1990) Requires Most Health Care Facilities

question 78

Multiple Choice

The Patient Self-Determination Act (1990) requires most health care facilities to provide information to patients in writing that they have several rights. Which of the following is included in these rights?​

• A) ​to create a durable power of attorney for health care
• B) ​to accept or refuse medical treatment
• C) ​to have their physician create an advance directive
• D) ​to assign conservatorship

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another, when the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Consideration

A crucial element in contract law, referring to something of value promised to another when forming a contract.

Bilateral Contracts

Contracts involving two parties where each party makes a promise to the other.

Unilateral Contracts

Contracts in which one party makes a promise in exchange for an act by the other party.