Question

A 38-year-old woman with capacity refuses a blood transfusion for life-threatening bleeding on religious grounds. Which statement is correct under UK law?

Accepted Answer

Her autonomous refusal must be respected

Answer

Override her refusal to save her life

Answer

Her husband can consent for her

Answer

She cannot refuse life-saving treatment

Answer

The ethics committee can forcibly treat her

Practice question

A 38-year-old woman with capacity refuses a blood transfusion for life-threatening bleeding on religious grounds. Which statement is correct under UK law?