A detainee refuses a prescribed medication due to concerns about side effects. Which approach best aligns with ethical practice?

A detainee refuses a prescribed medication due to concerns about side effects. Which approach best aligns with ethical practice?

• A. Do not discuss concerns and proceed with treatment anyway.
• B. Explore concerns, provide information about risks/benefits, attempt to address; respect autonomous refusal if capacity is present; document decision; consider alternatives if clinically appropriate.
• C. Deny all future treatments.
• D. Force treatment to prevent harm.

Answer: (B)