Explain two legal or ethical considerations in situations where patients refuse care.
a) Patient autonomy: Patients have the right to refuse treatment, and their decisions must be respected unless they lack decision-making capacity.
b) Informed consent: Patients must be fully informed about the risks and benefits of refusing care before making a decision.
c) Duty to warn: If the patient's refusal of care poses a threat to themselves or others, healthcare providers may have a duty to inform appropriate authorities.
d) Documentation: Healthcare providers must document the patient's refusal of care and any attempts to persuade them otherwise in the medical record.