A patient's best interest may be served by providing leading-edge medical treatment, or it may be served simply by honoring a patient's refusal of care. This goal is based on the principle of autonomy, which allows patients to decide what is best for them. Although complicated issues can arise when physicians and patients disagree, the best policy is to provide adequate information to the patient, allow time for ample discussion, and document the medical record meticulously. NJ Rep 463, Vol 37. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.
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