I am a medical professional, and a patient is demanding a treatment that I know is ineffective and potentially harmful, but denying it goes against their autonomy and could lead to a formal complaint. What do I do?

Huguette Gaillard

Huguette Gaillard

Provide treatment reluctantly2 votes (22%)
Refuse, explain risks2 votes (22%)
Seek second physician opinion3 votes (33%)
Educate, offer alternatives2 votes (22%)

9 votes total • Created 3/4/2026

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