Question

A 50-year-year-old patient with capacity refuses life-saving treatment for religious reasons. According to the principles of medical ethics, what should a doctor do?

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's informed refusal

Answer

Treat regardless of refusal

Answer

Seek court order to override the refusal

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Ask the next of kin to decide

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Deem the patient incompetent automatically

Practice question

A 50-year-year-old patient with capacity refuses life-saving treatment for religious reasons. According to the principles of medical ethics, what should a doctor do?