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Which of the following are patient rights? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are patient rights? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are patient responsibilities? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are patient responsibilities? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are laws that protect patient rights? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are laws that protect patient rights? (Select all that apply)
PSDA was passed in?
PSDA was passed in?
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OBRA was passed in?
OBRA was passed in?
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HIPAA was passed in?
HIPAA was passed in?
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What are standards of care?
What are standards of care?
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What are advanced directives?
What are advanced directives?
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What is the JCAHO?
What is the JCAHO?
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How does JCAHO monitor safety in healthcare facilities to protect patients' safety rights?
How does JCAHO monitor safety in healthcare facilities to protect patients' safety rights?
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Which organization originally adopted the patient bill of rights?
Which organization originally adopted the patient bill of rights?
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In what year was the Patients Bill of Rights adopted?
In what year was the Patients Bill of Rights adopted?
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Study Notes
Patient Rights
- Right to receive information, make treatment decisions, choose doctors, and maintain confidentiality.
Patient Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include reading provided information carefully, following medical orders, and being honest and truthful with healthcare providers.
Laws Protecting Patient Rights
- Key laws include HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), and PSDA (Patient Self-Determination Act).
Legislation Timeline
- PSDA was enacted in 1990 and implemented in 1991.
- OBRA was passed in 1987.
- HIPAA was passed in 1996 by Congress.
Standards of Care
- Standards of care outline expectations for patient care in accordance with patient rights.
Advanced Directives
- Legal instructions detailing how a patient wishes to be treated in end-of-life situations.
JCAHO
- The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is an independent non-profit organization that sets standards and monitors compliance for nearly 20,000 healthcare programs in the U.S.
Patient Safety Monitoring
- JCAHO protects patients' safety rights through the implementation of national patient safety goals.
Origin of Patient Bill of Rights
- The American Hospital Association originally adopted the Patient Bill of Rights.
Adoption Year
- The Patient Bill of Rights was adopted in 1973.
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Test your knowledge on patient rights, responsibilities, and related legislation such as HIPAA and OBRA. This quiz covers essential standards of care and concepts surrounding advanced directives. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.
