Question

which of the following is true of the residents bill of rights?
○ overrides a patients ci ights
○ promotes independence and self - determination
○ permits a patient to not pay their out - of - pocket health care expenses
○ requires a patient to see a facilitys on - staff physician

Explanation:

• The "Residents’ Bill of Rights" (in healthcare, often for long - term care residents) is centered around upholding and promoting the independence, self - determination, and dignity of residents.
• It does not override civil rights (civil rights are fundamental and a residents’ bill of rights would align with or supplement them, not override).
• It has nothing to do with excusing payment of out - of - pocket healthcare expenses (financial obligations for care are separate from rights related to care and living).
• It also does not force residents to see on - staff physicians (residents have the right to choose their healthcare providers within reason).

Answer:

B. Promotes independence and self - determination