A chaplain is working in a hospital where a Jewish patient refuses a blood transfusion on religious grounds. What is the chaplain's primary role?
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A
Override the refusal by contacting the medical team
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B
Support the patient's right to make faith-informed decisions while facilitating communication with the care team
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C
Encourage the patient to reconsider based on medical necessity
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D
Refer the patient immediately to a rabbi without engaging personally