3.You are a family doctor who meets a new patient, a 32-year-old man with a 24-hour history of a runny nose, aching muscles, a dry cough, and a hoarse voice. You inform him that he likely has a viral illness and that antibiotics will do no good. 'We can get men to the moon,' you say, 'but we cannot cure the common cold. It will get better on its own.' Not convinced, the patient requests an antibiotic as he 'always got one from his previous doctor.' What should you do?
A. Take consent from his wife
B. Do not prescribe him antibiotics
C. Prescribe him a Placebo
D. Prescribe him antibiotics as he wished
E. Refer to Ethics Committee
F. Get a court order.
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