The role of the nurse in the patient self-determination act

摘要: The passage of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) in November 1990 marked an important step assuring that individuals' choices regarding health care matters would be honored. This paper reports results a descriptive survey hospitals and nursing homes about role nurse implementation PSDA. Although exploratory, this indicate nurses are assuming varied roles carrying out dictates Differences between responsibilities hospital home noted. It was concluded community education PSDA is vital to its success need assume more active role.