Upon admission,a patient is given a copy of the rights of all patients and that health-care facility's policy and procedures to protect these rights.When asked by the patient the reason for this paperwork,the nurse replies that it is required by what governmental legislation?

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The Patient Self-Determination Act requires health-care facilities to inform adult patients of their rights to make decisions concerning their medical care, including the right to accept or refuse medical treatment and the right to formulate an advance directive. Providing patients with a copy of their rights and the facility's policies and procedures is a way of fulfilling this requirement.

Upon Admission,a Patient Is Given a Copy of the Rights