Is it correct that 'No treatment' should be listed as a treatment option?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for certain cases
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (B)

In treatment planning, it’s important to present all viable paths, including the option to do nothing when that choice is deliberate. “No treatment” is appropriate to list when watchful waiting is standard care, when an intervention wouldn’t change the outcome, or when the patient has chosen to decline treatment after informed discussion. Including it helps make the plan explicit, supports shared decision-making, and records patient preferences. It isn’t appropriate to list it when an effective intervention exists or when active therapy is clearly indicated, as that would mislead about the intended management. So, stating that no treatment should never be listed is not correct; there are legitimate contexts where it belongs in the plan.