title: Advance directives. Head of steam builds for implementing PSDA (Patient Self-Determination Act).
abstract: As the December 1 deadline for implementing the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) nears, a variety of organizations are gearing up to offer programs and suggested policies to meet the act's requirements. The following articles summarize some uncertainties or problems areas related to interpretation of the act, some resources to draw on, and some concerns over areas not covered by the act.
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D016224:Living Wills / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016414:Resuscitation Orders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States