Question

A patient with capacity refuses a life-saving blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's autonomy and do not administer blood

Answer

Override the refusal and administer blood

Answer

Seek a court order to treat

Answer

Transfer the patient's care to another hospital

Answer

Give intravenous fluids to replace blood

Practice question

A patient with capacity refuses a life-saving blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. What is the appropriate action?