A 66-year-old woman suffering from a progressive neurological disease is admitted to a long-term care centre. Her husband does not wish to participate in discussions about the seriousness of his wife ' s disease and is convinced that she will soon come back home. During his 2nd visit to the centre, he gives you a cheque for a substantial sum made out to you, the treating physician, for your own research. Which one of the following is the best response to your patient ' s husband?
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