A spiritual care specialist is asked by a physician to discourage a patient from refusing a blood transfusion on religious grounds. The specialist's ethical obligation is to:
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A
Comply with the physician's request because medical authority supersedes patient preference
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B
Support the patient's right to make an informed, autonomous decision consistent with their faith
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C
Remain silent and allow the medical team to handle the situation without chaplain input
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D
Negotiate a compromise transfusion schedule that partially satisfies both parties