A pregnant woman admits herself to the hospital to give birth under the care of her obstetrician and gives permission for the obstetrician to examine her. What is this an example of?

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Explicit consent is given when the patient overtly agrees to a procedure or intervention, such as when a pregnant woman admits herself to the hospital for childbirth and agrees to be examined by her obstetrician.

A Pregnant Woman Admits Herself to the Hospital to Give