4.A 46-year-old man is dying of an aggressive metastatic adenocarcinoma. He has fought the disease every step of the way and shown a remarkable determination to live. The disease has, however, reached its terminal stages, and he probably has but a few weeks to live. He recognizes he is dying but refuses to agree to a 'palliative care only' order, because for him this would mean giving up. When he deteriorates, he wants any extra moment of life that aggressive interventions might give him. His care-givers want to transfer him to a palliative care facility, which, they feel, could better serve his many needs. The patient refuses this.
A. Get a court order
B. Take consent from family members
C. Give him Palliative care
D. Respect his wishes
E. Refer to another physician
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