| Front | What should you do if a patient refuses treatment? |
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| Back | If this happens, you should: Inform the patient of the potential risks, benefits, treatments, and alternatives. You should also inform the patient about the consequences of refusing treatment and encourage questions. Lastly, you should try to obtain a signature on an official release form acknowledging refusal. |
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