Patient Autonomy vs. Doctor’s Judgment

What should happen when a patient refuses life-saving treatment?

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This issue has been discussed elsewhere too.

A competent patient has the right to refuse life-saving treatment after informed counseling. Physicians must respect autonomy, ensure understanding, document the refusal, explore concerns, and provide supportive or palliative care accordingly.

When a patient refuses life-saving treatment, healthcare providers should respect their autonomy, assess decision-making capacity, and provide education on treatment options and potential outcomes.

The patient’s decision should be documented, and their wishes should be prioritized.

At that time … Giving palliative care might help to give them a better painless life, however respecting the decision of the patient is a part of autonomy