Wolfgang was transported while unconscious from the scene of a motorcycle accident to a local hospital,where he was admitted for emergency treatment.Does the hospital need to be concerned about obtaining written consent to treatment from someone before starting treatment on Wolfgang?

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In an emergency situation, general consent is implied and the priority is to save the patient's life. Therefore, the hospital does not need to obtain written consent before starting treatment on Wolfgang. However, once the patient is stabilized, the hospital should make efforts to obtain informed consent from the patient or their next of kin.

Wolfgang Was Transported While Unconscious from the Scene of a Motorcycle