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A resident asks to choose a different physician for her care. What should the aide understand about this request?
- A.Only the facility administrator can choose the physician
- B.Residents may choose their own physician when possible
- C.Residents lose this choice when they enter a nursing home
- D.The aide should choose a physician for her
Correct answer
B. Residents may choose their own physician when possible
Why
Residents retain the right to choose their personal physician and other health care providers when available. Admission to a facility does not remove that right.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Client Rights: Choice of Physician · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-007).