I'm a doctor, and a patient's family is demanding an experimental treatment that I know is highly unlikely to work and carries significant risks. Do I accede to their emotional pleas or stick to evidence-based medicine?

Enilda Mendes

Enilda Mendes

Accede to their wishes2 votes (20%)
Stick to evidence-based1 vote (10%)
Seek second opinion5 votes (50%)
Offer palliative care only2 votes (20%)

10 votes total • Created 3/24/2026

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I'm a doctor, and a patient's family is demanding an experimental treatment that I know is highly unlikely to work and carries significant risks. Do I accede to their emotional pleas or stick to evidence-based medicine? | asQkme