If the medical consultant recommends discontinuing treatment for an unresponsive passenger, what do you do?

• A. Continue treatment
• B. Discontinue treatment
• C. Seek guidance from another medical professional
• D. Notify authorities

Answer: (B)

When a medical consultant recommends discontinuing treatment for an unresponsive passenger, you follow that clinical judgment and discontinue treatment. The patient cannot participate in decisions, and the consultant’s assessment reflects the likely benefit or futility of continued care. Implement the plan promptly, document the recommendation and rationale, and inform the care team. If there are known advance directives or surrogate decision-makers, follow them; otherwise rely on the consultant’s guidance.

Continuing treatment would contradict the consultant’s assessment and could prolong nonbeneficial interventions. Seeking another professional opinion could delay action, and notifying authorities is not indicated unless a specific policy or legal requirement applies.