Consent in Cases in Which Immediate Action Is Required to Save

question 23

Multiple Choice

Consent in cases in which immediate action is required to save an unconscious patient's life or to prevent permanent impairment of a patient's health is referred to as ___________ consent.

• A) written
• B) express
• C) implied
• D) verbal

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Definitions:

Principal and Agent

A relationship where the principal grants authority to the agent to act on the principal’s behalf in dealing with third parties.

Insurance

A financial product offering protection against possible future losses or damages in exchange for premium payments.

Trusts

Legal arrangements where one person, the trustee, holds property for the benefit of another, the beneficiary, according to the terms of the trust document.

Customary Compensation

Refers to the typical or usual payment made for a service or to fulfill a contractual obligation.