Guideline 10: Conflicting patient-carer treatment preferences
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Explore the understanding and different perspectives of the patient and family
- Explore the patient and family’s understanding of the treatment options.
- Ensure an they have an accurate understanding of the medical situation.
- Understand the views of the patient and family towards the decision.
- Explore the emotions behind their views the emotions behind them.
Seek to resolve conflicting treatment wishes through finding shared values and common ground
- Attempt to find shared values and common ground between the patient and family.
- Try to negotiate a mutually acceptable path.
- Suggest more time to process the decision, if feasible and necessary.
Respect patient autonomy
- If consensus cannot be achieved, respect the wishes of the patient.
- Acknowledge the impact on the carer of the decision.
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