A person arrives at the emergency department complaining of chest pain. While the doctor is examining the patient, the patient becomes unconscious. The physician performs life-saving measures to treat the patient. The physician determines that the patient needs emergency surgery or will definitely die. The patient is rushed to surgery. This is an example of:

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Consent is implied in emergency situations. The situation must be life threatening or pose a risk of significant physical injury to the patient if the procedures are not performed.

A Person Arrives at the Emergency Department Complaining of Chest