A resident who has capacity and withholds consent to treatment may not be treated under what circumstance?

A resident who has the capacity to make decisions about their treatment has the right to refuse any medical intervention they do not consent to. When a person explicitly indicates their refusal of treatment, it is critical for healthcare providers to respect that decision. This respect for patient autonomy is a foundational principle of medical ethics and legal standards governing healthcare.

In such cases, the individual's clear and direct expression of refusal means that consent is not granted, and therefore, treatment should not proceed. This protects the resident's rights and reinforces the importance of informed consent in healthcare practices. While the other options may suggest scenarios in which treatment could be reconsidered or negotiated, an explicit refusal constitutes a definitive boundary that must be upheld by medical professionals.