The Patient Self-Determination act allows for refusal of care.Which of the following situations illustrates a patient's right to refuse care?
A) A patient decides to sign out AMA.
B) A patient signs a consent form.
C) A patient asks for time to think about surgery and talk with his family.
D) A patient asks for alternatives to the prescribed treatment.
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