The Type of Consent That Must Be Obtained from a Conscious

question 25

Multiple Choice

The type of consent that must be obtained from a conscious, competent adult patient before a paramedic can begin treatment is called ________ consent.

• A) implied
• B) voluntary
• C) ex officio
• D) informed

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Definitions:

Free Will

Free will is the concept that individuals have the ability to make choices that are not predetermined by biological or external factors, emphasizing human agency and moral responsibility.

Sin

An act considered a transgression against divine law or moral principles, often associated with religious beliefs.

Traditional Religious Beliefs

The long-established spiritual beliefs and practices followed by various cultural or ethnic groups.

Free Will

The ability to choose, make decisions, and act upon them independently of natural, social, or divine restraints.