Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 27 MAS 662 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Right to Refuse
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The idea
A patient with capacity has the right to refuse care, even care the provider recommends.
In practice
When a patient refuses, stop, notify the provider, and document the refusal and the patient's stated reasons.
Where people slip
Never pressure, trick or threaten a patient into agreeing; that undermines consent and can itself cause harm.
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