Question # 14

A 65-year-old patient with advanced heart failure expresses a desire to stop all treatment and enter hospice care. The patient is mentally competent, and their family disagrees with the decision. What is the most ethical course of action?

Options:

A.

Respect the patient’s wishes and provide hospice care

B.

Override the patient’s decision and continue treatment

C.

Involve the family in the decision-making process

D.

Refer the patient for a second opinion on treatment options

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