What is the title of the American Hospital Association's 1972 document that outlines the patient's expectations to be treated with dignity and compassion?
a. Code of Ethics
b. Patient's Bill of Rights
c. OBRA
d. Advance directives
ANS: B
Patient expectations are outlined by the Patient's Bill of Rights. Patient expectations are not outlined in the Code of Ethics, OBRA, or advance directives.
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