The Patient Self-Determination act allows for refusal of care. Which of the following situations illustrates a patient's right to refuse care?
a. A patient decides to sign out AMA.
b. A patient signs a consent form.
c. A patient asks for time to think about surgery and talk with his family.
d. A patient asks for alternatives to the prescribed treatment.
A
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A Patients have a right to refuse treatment and can leave the hospital AMA (against medical advice).
B This does not illustrate refusal of care.
C This does not illustrate refusal of care.
D This does not illustrate refusal of care.
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