It is important to note that, while the public is supportive of patients’ rights legislation, criticisms of such legislation register with the public. During the Patients’ Bill of Rights debate, in 2001, support for patients’ rights legislation was somewhat lower (though still a majority) when the criticism was raised that this might mean too much government involvement in health care. While six in ten (58%) said they thought the federal government should create national standards to protect the rights of patients in HMOs and managed care plans, three in ten (30%) said this would get the government too involved in health care.