During an attempted carjacking, the female victim slams a car door on the male assailant's hand, possibly causing serious injuries. The assailant runs away. Local police contact the emergency department of a local hospital to determine if anyone matching the assailant's description has been treated for a hand injury. The hospital reveals that they currently have such a patient. The police ask the nurse manager to reveal the identity of the patient. It is noted that no court order has been issued. The nurse manager asks the patient to sign a consent form that allows the hospital to reveal his name and does mention the police. If the patient signs the consent form, what would it be considered?

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The patient would be giving their consent to release their name to the police, therefore it would be considered consent. However, it is important to note that the hospital cannot release any other medical information without a court order or the patient's explicit consent.

During an Attempted Carjacking, the Female Victim Slams a Car