What right does the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990 require institutions to provide written information to patients concerning?
a. Donation of organs
b. Accepting or refusing treatment
c. Autopsy
d. Physician-assisted suicide
B
The Omnibus Reconciliation Act requires that all institutions that participate with Medicare must provide written information to patients concerning their rights to accept or refuse treatment.
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