The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
This paper explores the Texas Advance Directives Act and its impact on patient rights in health care, focusing on how patients can express their preferences for medical treatment through advanced directives. It discusses the role of health care providers in respecting these directives, the involvement of family members, and legal procedures when disputes arise. Additionally, it examines situations where treatment decisions conflict with a patient’s wishes and the court’s role in resolving such issues, ensuring patient autonomy and compliance with state laws.
References
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Morrison, E. E., & Monagle, J. F. (2009). Health care ethics: critical issues for the 21st century (2nd ed.). Sudbury, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Reference
StudyCorgi. (2025, March 6). The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). https://studycorgi.video/the-patient-self-determination-act-psda/