In December, 1991, the Patient Self-Determination Act went into effect throughout the United States. What does this act require?
a. All patients must sign an informed consent prior to any surgical procedure.
b. All persons must declare whether or not, after their death, they wish to have their organs taken for transplantation.
c. All health care providers must inform patients about their rights under the law to prepare an advance directive.
d. All persons are guaranteed the right to select their own primary care physician
Answer: c. All health care providers must inform patients about their rights under the law to prepare an advance directive.
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