A Patient Requests a New Treatment That They Read About

A patient requests a new treatment that they read about online. The treatment is very expensive and is not covered by the patient's insurance because a less expensive alternative is considered the standard of care. What is the best course of action for the HEC?

A) Convince the patient to accept the less expensive standard of care.
B) Ensure that the hospital honors the wishes of the patient by providing the new treatment.
C) Reallocate hospital resources in anticipation that the new treatment will soon become the new standard of care.
D) Form a subcommittee to investigate costs, risks, and benefits of the treatment to determine best possible care for the patient.