Question

A 70-year-old with capacity refuses a life-saving procedure. According to GMC guidance, what is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's informed refusal and document it

Answer

Proceed with the operation anyway

Answer

Seek a court order to override refusal

Answer

Involve the family to override the decision

Answer

Use sedation to obtain compliance

Practice question

A 70-year-old with capacity refuses a life-saving procedure. According to GMC guidance, what is the correct course of action?