Briefly describe the purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA), and explain what a facility must do for patients under this law

requires all health care facilities that receive federal aid to provide patients with information and assistance in preparing advance directives; inform every adult, both orally and in writing, of their right to make decisions concerning medical care; document any advance directives on patients' records; affirm that there will be no discrimination or effect on care due to advance directives; educate the staff on medical and legal issues of advance directives

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Large animals should be wormed every __________ to _________ weeks.

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

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