Question 9 of 30
A patient refuses your care. You should:
A
Fill out and personally sign a "Refusal of Care" form.
B
Proceed with patient assessment and management and ignore the refusal.
C
Find a relative or family member to give you consent.
D
Have the patient and a witness sign the "Refusal of Care" form.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: Have the patient and a witness sign the "Refusal of Care" form..
When a competent adult refuses care, it is legally imperative to document the refusal properly to protect the responder. Having the patient and a witness sign a 'Refusal of Care' form validates that the risks of refusal were explained and understood.