title: Implementation of Self-Determination Act begins.
abstract: As a part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90), Congress established the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). The PSDA, which becomes effective on December 1, 1991, requires certain Medicare- or Medicaid-reimbursed health care entities to provide adult individuals with information with respect to their right to direct and participate in decisions concerning their health care.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania Medical Society.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Weber
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D014481:United States