If a detainee seeks to discontinue life-sustaining treatment due to a perceived poor prognosis, what steps should be taken?

If a detainee seeks to discontinue life-sustaining treatment due to a perceived poor prognosis, what steps should be taken?

• A. Reassess prognosis, discuss goals of care, involve patient or surrogate, and evaluate palliative options; ensure decisions align with patient values and medical reality.
• B. Immediately discontinue treatment without discussion.
• C. Involve only family members and not the patient.
• D. Ignore patient values and proceed with standard protocol.

Answer: (C)