Implied consent is given when a patient enters a dental office, indicating their willingness to receive treatment. It is not documented in the patient record or necessarily the most reliable form of consent, and it may not be adequate when the parent or guardian of a minor is not present (as express consent may be required in such cases).

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Implied Consent Is

Question 40

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Implied consent is:

A) the most reliable form of consent
B) given when a patient enters a dental office
C) adequate when the parent or guardian of a minor is not present
D) documented in the patient record, with the signature of a witness

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