A medical team believes a patient's request for a high-risk elective procedure is unwise, but the patient is fully informed and competent. What should the team do?
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A
Refuse the procedure since the risk outweighs benefit in the team's judgment
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B
Proceed with the procedure while respecting the patient's informed choice
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C
Require a psychiatric evaluation before agreeing to proceed
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D
Obtain a second surgical opinion to delay the process