Topic sentence 1: A mentally impaired patient may still able to make decision for his or her healthcare. A mentally-ill patient can still refuse lifesaving treatment even if he or she is known as “mentally ill”. The term itself does not mean that the person is automatically derived from their capacity and rights. It is still very much depend on the patient’s degree of mental impairment. Due to that, all patients must be assessed for their capacity to give consent and must be given opportunity to receive adequate and effective information in helping them to understand the consent regarding such treatment. A mentally competent patient cannot be forced to accept treatment without consent (Wheeler, 2012).
Topic sentence 2: When facing lifesaving
Topic sentence 2: When facing lifesaving