Refusal of Treatment
- Informing the patient of the possibility of refusing all or part of the prescribed treatment in a manner that does not conflict with the applicable laws and regulations and informing them of the expected results of the refusal decision. Also, the follow-up to the treatment instructions, with the need from them to sign the acknowledgment form for the scheduled procedure and document this in the patient's file.
- The refusal of treatment should not result in any decisions or procedures that are not related to the patient’s health status. The service provider in the health facility is obligated to continue providing him with appropriate care, even during the times of the visit for the same disease or other in accordance with the medical standards followed.
- Inform the patient of other alternative treatments in the event of refusal.
