A patient being cared for in the emergency department (ED) will require endoscopy to remove a foreign object from the esophagus. Whose responsibility is it to obtain informed consent for this procedure?

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The health care provider performing the procedure has the responsibility to obtain informed consent as they are the ones performing the procedure and have the expertise to explain the risks and benefits to the patient.

A Patient Being Cared for in the Emergency Department (ED)