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Consent and capacity — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsConsent and capacityGPhC CRA

A patient with capacity declines a flu vaccination after risks and benefits are explained, but a relative insists it is given. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: BRespect the patient's informed refusal

A person with capacity has the right to refuse treatment after receiving appropriate information. This makes respect the patient's informed refusal the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: GPhC Standards; consent guidance