Final answer:
The HIPAA Authorization Form is not an example of an advance directive under the Patient Self-Determination Act. Instead, it permits the sharing of a patient's medical information for non-direct care purposes and is used to comply with HIPAA privacy regulations.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which of the following is not an example of an advance directive addressed within the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). Among the options provided:
- Living Will
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
- Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Order
- HIPAA Authorization Form
The first three options, Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Order, are all examples of advance directives under the PSDA. The purpose of these documents is to specify a person’s preferences for medical treatment and appoint someone to make decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so. The Living Will outlines specific medical treatments a person wishes or does not wish to receive. The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care designates a healthcare proxy to make medical decisions. The DNR order directs medical personnel not to perform CPR if a patient’s breathing or heart stops.
However, the HIPAA Authorization Form is not an example of an advance directive. It is a document that allows a designated individual to access or divulge a patient's medical information for purposes outside direct healthcare provision, such as billing and health services, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4: HIPAA Authorization Form.
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