A patient from a collectivist culture insists that all major medical decisions be made by the family elder rather than the patient alone. How should the physician respond?
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A
Respect the patient's preference by including the family elder in discussions while ensuring the patient's own wishes are also explored
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B
Inform the patient that US law requires individual informed consent and the family cannot make decisions
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C
Proceed with treatment without consulting the family to protect patient autonomy
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D
Refer the patient to a culturally concordant physician to avoid conflict