Treating the Wife Without the Husband's Permission

Question
A wife whose husband refuses to allow her to be treated. Is it permissible for her family to treat her without the husband's knowledge, because if he finds out, problems will arise? He is capable of treating his wife and has private insurance, and the wife is fulfilling all her duties to her husband, but he is avoiding taking her to the doctor?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is best to convince the husband repeatedly about her treatment; if she loses hope in that, she can rely on her family for her treatment in a way that does not cause marital problems. And God knows best.
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