What should you do if a patient refuses medical care in flight?

What should you do if a patient refuses medical care in flight?

• A. Respect autonomy, document the refusal, explain potential risks, and contact medical control or receiving facility for guidance; arrange transfer if condition worsens.
• B. Force care regardless of refusal.
• C. Ignore the refusal and proceed.
• D. Refuse to document the request.

Answer: (A)