When a paramedic treats an unconscious patient, the provision of treatment is based on ________ consent.

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Implied consent is assumed when a patient is unconscious or unable to give consent, and urgent medical treatment is required to prevent further harm. The paramedic may assume that the patient would consent to treatment in such a situation. Expressed consent requires the patient to give clear verbal or written consent before treatment. Res ipsa loquitur and primum non nocere are legal principles, but not applicable to the provision of consent in this context.

When a Paramedic Treats an Unconscious Patient, the Provision of Treatment