Refusal to treatment:
The client MUST be informed of the medical consequences
of his action.
Detailed charting is the safety net: ask the client to sign
AMA (against medical advice) form. Document the following:
- What the pt said, what you told to the patient, and the pt’s response.
- Description of pt’s demeanor and behavior.
- A statement about the patient’s mental status.
- Who you notified and when.