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How is one supposed to treat an anorexic patient who has been brought into the emergency dept., has reached the age of majority and is refusing treatment?

this isn't a question that i have come across.... just thought of it....


  #2

u dont treat if the pt. refuses....

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  #3

always follow patient instructions

  #4

1.follow what Patient says & stop the Tx.

2.if possible know the reason behind it & try to alliviate the cause of her refusal.

3.if again no positive response, try Psychiatric consultation.


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