The _____ protects the rights of patients to make decisions regarding their own health care, including the right to accept or refuse medical care

Patient's Disclosure Act
Patient's Doctrine of Informed Consent
Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990
Patient's Right to Privacy Act of 1988


Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990

Rationale: The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 protects the rights of patients to make decisions regarding their own health care, including the right to accept or refuse medical care; all other options are distractors.

Health Professions

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Each of the following points relates directly to the power differential between therapist and client except

a) The client's blood pressure. b) The client's comfort with nudity and touch. c) Whether the client gives permission to be touched. d) The ability of the client to relax and let go in the presence of another person.

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An individual’s right to make decisions is ______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions

Discuss the potential strengths and weaknesses commonly associated with qualitative research.

What will be an ideal response?

Health Professions

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) uses the number 4 to indicate ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions