If a patient does not give consent, a tort could result from taking a sample of blood, except in an emergency.

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This statement is true. Without a patient's consent, taking a sample of blood can be considered battery, which is a type of tort. However, in emergency situations where the patient is unable to give consent, healthcare providers may have to act quickly to save the patient's life and obtain the sample for testing. In these situations, the provider can claim implied consent.

If a Patient Does Not Give Consent, a Tort Could