Patient decisions related to care for their serious illness

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You are caring for a dying patient whose family disagrees with the patient's decisions related to care for their serious illness. Which action should you take FIRST? Present the case to the ethics committee for a resolution. Ask the healthcare team to make decisions regarding end-of-life care. Initiate a referral to social services and request a home visit. Encourage the family and patient to discuss the conflict.

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