Flashcard 12 - Law and Ethics Flashcard Set for the Medical Assistant test
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informed consent, implied consent, and expressed consent
Explanation:
Informed consent is consent given after the patient has been educated about the procedure and risks or consequences. Implied consent is not a verbalization, but is implied through actions. For example, while informing a patient that an X-ray is needed, the patient walks to the stretcher to be transported. Expressed consent is given for a procedure either verbally or in writing.
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