When a patient with cognitive impairment refuses a treatment and has decision-making capacity, what should a clinician do?

When a patient with cognitive impairment refuses a treatment and has decision-making capacity, what should a clinician do?

• A. Override the decision if the clinician believes it is not in the patient’s best interest.
• B. Honor the patient's decision after providing clear information.
• C. Seek to persuade regardless of capacity.
• D. Require consent from a family member before proceeding.

Answer: (B)