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Capacity and refusal — DIPIMC MCQ

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An adult with chest pain has capacity, understands the risks including the risk of death, and refuses transport to hospital. You have explained the situation clearly.

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Correct answer: E — Respect the refusal of a patient with capacity, document it and offer safety-netting.

An adult with capacity has the right to refuse treatment or transport even when the decision risks serious harm, so the refusal is respected, carefully documented and accompanied by clear safety-netting advice. Treating or transporting such a patient against their will is unlawful. Capacity is decision-specific and is assessed at the time.

Reference: Mental Capacity Act 2005