Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 1998 Nov;23(4):275-81.
doi: 10.1093/hsw/23.4.275.

Preserving end-of-life autonomy: the Patient Self-Determination Act and the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act

C M Galambos  1
Affiliations
Review

Preserving end-of-life autonomy: the Patient Self-Determination Act and the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act

C M Galambos. Health Soc Work. 1998 Nov.

Abstract

As medical technology continues to advance and health care choices become more complicated, the preservation of end-of-life autonomy is an increasingly important issue faced by various client populations. This article examines two legislative efforts aimed at preserving end-of-life autonomy: The Patient Self-Determination Act and the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act. The enactment of both acts will provide a more comprehensive approach to advance directive planning. The article advocates for passage of the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act in all 50 states. Implications for social work practice are discussed from a research, community action, and clinical perspective.

PubMed Disclaimer