Question

A 65-year-old patient with capacity refuses a life-saving operation. Under UK law, how must the healthcare professional proceed?

Accepted Answer

Respect the decision after confirming capacity and provide alternative care

Answer

Proceed with the operation as it is life-saving

Answer

Seek a court order to override the patient

Answer

Insist on a second opinion to reverse the refusal

Answer

Section the patient under the Mental Health Act

Practice question

A 65-year-old patient with capacity refuses a life-saving operation. Under UK law, how must the healthcare professional proceed?