Which law requires healthcare providers to inform patients of their rights regarding medical treatment?

The correct answer is the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). This law mandates that healthcare providers, such as hospitals and nursing homes, inform patients of their rights regarding medical treatment and decisions they may make about their care. This includes educating patients about their rights to accept or refuse medical treatment and their right to make advance directives, such as living wills or durable powers of attorney for healthcare.

The PSDA emphasizes the importance of patient autonomy and informed consent, ensuring that patients have the necessary information to make decisions about their own healthcare. This legislation arose from a recognition of the need for patients to have a say in their medical care and to be aware of the options available to them.

In contrast, HIPAA focuses primarily on the privacy and security of patient health information rather than specifically informing patients of their rights regarding treatment decisions. The Federal Fraud and Abuse Act pertains to prohibiting fraud and abuse in healthcare programs rather than patient rights. The Affordable Care Act, while encompassing various reforms and protections within the healthcare system, does not specifically target patient rights in the context of informed consent and self-determination as the PSDA does.