Elder mistreatment raises many conflicting ethical issues: for example,

a. older adults have no right to refuse treatment.
b. older adults can refuse treatment unless they are found to be incompetent.
c. cross-disciplinary teams are required to evaluate abuse.
d. older adults can refuse treatment even if they are found to be incompetent.


Answer: d

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