Medical Consent for Unconscious Patient

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As a general rule, medical or surgical procedures may not be carried out without the informed consent of the patient. In general, valid consent must be informed consent. The law is not clear on exactly how much information a doctor must give a patient.

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The consent document must be signed and dated by the patient (or the patient's legal guardian or representative). Many consent forms also require a physician signature. Consent forms should include statements to be signed by the patient and the physician.

There are 4 components of informed consent including decision capacity, documentation of consent, disclosure, and competency.

Types of consent include implied consent, express consent, informed consent and unanimous consent.

Exceptions to Informed Consent Several exceptions to the requirement for informed consent include (1) the patient is incapacitated, (2) life-threatening emergencies with inadequate time to obtain consent, and (3) voluntary waived consent.

If a patient does not have capacity, another person may be designated to consent on the patient's behalf. For a minor, the parents are usually the legal guardians and have the right to consent or refuse to give consent on behalf of the child.

Once appointed, the Medical Enduring Power of Attorney can give consent on behalf of the person in care. In the case of an emergency, doctors and other healthcare professionals can make authorisations for treatment.

Tell the victim your name. Tell them you have been trained to assist in First Aid and/or CPR. Ask the person if he/she wants help. Once they indicate that they want your help, begin care.

In an emergency situation, if the patient, including a minor, is unable to provide his or her own consent, consent is presumed and treatment is provided absent directions to the contrary (e.g., a living will or durable power of attorney for health care or other such form).

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Medical Consent for Unconscious Patient