Under typical practice, a patient may revoke consent to treatment

Under typical practice, a patient may revoke consent to treatment

• A. At any time
• B. When it is safe to terminate the procedure
• C. Never
• D. Only with physician approval

Answer: (A)

Consent is an ongoing process, and a competent patient has the right to change their mind at any time. This means a patient may revoke consent to treatment at any point, including during a procedure. When revocation occurs, the clinician should immediately stop the intervention, confirm the patient’s wishes, discuss next steps or alternatives if appropriate, and document the revocation. This isn’t limited to safety concerns, nor does it require physician approval. The patient’s autonomy governs, and revocation can occur regardless of the procedure’s status, as long as the patient remains capable of making that decision.

Consent is an ongoing process, and a competent patient has the right to change their mind at any time. This means a patient may revoke consent to treatment at any point, including during a procedure. When revocation occurs, the clinician should immediately stop the intervention, confirm the patient’s wishes, discuss next steps or alternatives if appropriate, and document the revocation.

This isn’t limited to safety concerns, nor does it require physician approval. The patient’s autonomy governs, and revocation can occur regardless of the procedure’s status, as long as the patient remains capable of making that decision.