HEALTH CARE CONSENT ACT - Final Test Questions and Correct Answers |Rated A

HEALTH CARE CONSENT ACT - Final
Test



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-Respect for the autonomy and personal dignity of the patient is central to the provision of ethically
sound patient care - Answer-Personal Directives Act



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-promote individual autonomy and decision-making capacity

-facilitate communication between health care practitioners and their patients - Answer-The Health Care
Consent Act (HCCA)



The Health Care Consent Act (HCCA):



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-Capacity is not static

--it can change over time and be different depending on the nature and complexity of the specific
treatment decision

-Minors

--The Act does not identify an age at which minors may exercise independent consent for health care -
Answer-Determining Capacity