What act allows patients to make choices about the type and extent of medical care received?

The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA), enacted in 1990, allows patients to make choices regarding the type and extent of medical care they receive. It requires healthcare providers to inform patients of their rights to make advance directives, such as living wills and durable powers of attorney for healthcare. This legislation empowers patients to express their preferences for treatment in advance, ensuring that their wishes are respected even if they become unable to communicate them later.