The type of consent that must be obtained from a conscious, competent adult patient before a paramedic can begin treatment is called ________ consent.
A) implied
B) voluntary
C) ex officio
D) informed

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Informed consent is the type of consent that must be obtained from a conscious, competent adult patient before a paramedic can begin treatment. This means that the patient has been informed of the treatment options, understands the potential risks and benefits, and has voluntarily given their consent to receive the treatment. Implied consent is not sufficient in this situation, as it only applies in emergency situations where the patient is unable to give consent. Ex officio consent is not a recognized type of consent.

The Type of Consent That Must Be Obtained from a Conscious