When a patient is unconscious and unable to speak for himself, then Paramedics can treat the patient under the doctrine of ____.

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In cases where a patient is unconscious and unable to speak for themselves, paramedics can assume "implied consent," meaning that the patient would want life-saving treatment if they were conscious and able to make their own medical decisions. This doctrine allows paramedics to provide necessary medical care in emergency situations without waiting for explicit consent from the patient or their family.

When a Patient Is Unconscious and Unable to Speak for Himself