A 78-year-old man with advanced pancreatic cancer and an estimated life expectancy of 2 months tells his physician he wants to stop all treatment, including IV fluids and nutrition. His adult children disagree and want aggressive treatment continued. The patient has decision-making capacity. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
- A)Obtain a psychiatric evaluation before honoring the request
- B)Consult the ethics committee to override the patient's decision
- C)Honor the patient's wishes and discontinue treatmentGABARITO
- D)Transfer the patient to hospice against the family's wishes without further discussion
- E)Continue treatment per the family's request until a court hearing
Explicação
A competent adult patient with decision-making capacity has the right to refuse any medical treatment, including life-sustaining interventions. Autonomy is the paramount principle when the patient is capable of making informed decisions. USMLE favorite: compet... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →