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The intent of the Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA) of 1990 is to:
A. enhance personal control over legal care decisions.
B. encourage medical treatment decision making prior to need.
C. give one federal standard for living wills and durable powers of attorney.
D. emphasize client education.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The purpose of the PSDA is to promote decision-making prior to need. Choices 1, 3 and 4 are incorrect. The focus of the PSDA is individual health care decision-making. A federal standard for advance directives does not exist. Each state has jurisdiction regarding these policies and protocols.Coordinated Care
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