HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing patient privacy, security of health information, and patient rights regarding their medical data

PSDA: Patient Self-Determination Act - Federal law requiring healthcare facilities to provide information about advance directives and respect patients' rights to make decisions about their care

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Federal law ensuring equal access and non-discrimination for patients with disabilities in healthcare settings

Civil Rights Act: Federal legislation prohibiting discrimination in healthcare based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability

State Advance Directive Laws: State-specific legislation governing how advance directives must be structured, witnessed, and executed within that jurisdiction

State Medical Consent Laws: State-specific requirements for obtaining and documenting patient consent for medical procedures and treatments

State Mental Health Laws: State-specific regulations governing consent and treatment for patients with mental health conditions

State Privacy Laws: State-specific privacy protections that may exceed federal HIPAA requirements

CMS Regulations: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements for patient documentation and consent in healthcare facilities

Joint Commission Standards: Healthcare facility accreditation requirements for patient documentation and informed consent processes

Informed Consent Requirements: Legal and regulatory requirements for documenting patient understanding and agreement to medical procedures and treatments

Privacy and Confidentiality Provisions: Specific provisions for protecting patient privacy and maintaining confidentiality of medical information

Patient Rights and Responsibilities: Documentation of both the rights afforded to patients and their responsibilities in the healthcare process

Medical Record Access Rights: Patient rights regarding accessing, reviewing, and requesting amendments to their medical records

Emergency Contact Provisions: Requirements for documenting emergency contact information and authorization for information sharing

Financial Responsibility Documentation: Requirements for documenting patient understanding of financial obligations and payment responsibilities

Treatment Authorization: Documentation requirements for patient authorization of medical treatment and procedures

Release of Information Provisions: Requirements for documenting patient consent for sharing medical information with specified parties