EMS OperationsQuestion 89 of 100
Which type of consent applies to treating an unresponsive patient who cannot agree to care?
a.Informed consent
b.Expressed consent
c.Implied consent
d.Involuntary consent
Explanation
Implied consent assumes that a reasonable unresponsive person would want life-saving care. It allows EMTs to treat patients who cannot give expressed consent.
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