Wolfgang Was Transported While Unconscious from the Scene of a Motorcycle

question 36

Multiple Choice

Wolfgang was transported while unconscious from the scene of a motorcycle accident to a local hospital,where he was admitted for emergency treatment.Does the hospital need to be concerned about obtaining written consent to treatment from someone before starting treatment on Wolfgang?

• A)Yes,informed consent requires a signed document.
• B)No,it can get consent after the treatment.
• C)Yes,without consent from the next of kin,there is liability.
• D)No,general consent is implied,and this is an emergency.

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