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Question:
A nurse is taking care of a previously healthy adult patient with a newly diagnosed serious medical condition. The patient is apprehensive and confused by all of the information, tests, test results, and the number of medical practitioners involved in the care plan. The nurse knows that it is her job to inform and educate this patient on the rights and responsibilities of those receiving healthcare as specified in the Patients’ Bill of Rights. According to this document, which of the following is not included in this discussion?
A
the right to refuse any treatment
explanation
The right to refuse treatment is part of the Patient Self-Determination Act. All the other choices are parts of the Patients’ Bill of Rights along with the rights of information disclosure, access to emergency services, confidentiality of health information, and to appeal or file a complaint against any healthcare provider or personnel, healthcare facility or plan.
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