An unconscious young man is brought in by paramedics to the emergency department of the local hospital following and accidental drug overdose.He has no family members or friends with him.What type of consent is applicable to this case?

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In this case, implied consent is applicable. This is because the patient is unconscious and unable to give express or voluntary consent, and there is no one present to provide proxy consent on their behalf. Implied consent assumes that the patient would agree to emergency treatment if they were conscious and able to do so.

An Unconscious Young Man Is Brought in by Paramedics to the Emergency