Advance directives: implementing a program that works.
Development of policy and procedures for best complying with the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 involved the efforts of a large multidisciplinary committee. In-service sessions for all personnel, along with availability of awareness-raising sessions for incoming patients, their families and the general public, are showing positive results.
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D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States