Re: Choice Vs. Resisting Care

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In a message dated 3/5/2004 7:19:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Good morning Group, I resident that is alert and oriented X3. Refused meds, ordered treatments. We got sited because the MDS did not code for resisting care. It is the SS impression that he is simply stating his right to refuse. I remember reading something last week from the group about this. An alert and oriented resident does not resist care. You should have showed the surveyors the Manual.