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Exploring Consent

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What is implied consent?

Permission given under threat

Permission given in writing

Permission given through actions (correct)

Permission given orally

What does a dentist commit if an operation is performed without the patient's consent?

A crime

A medical error

A mistake

An assault (correct)

What is blanket consent?

Permission given through actions

Permission given orally

Permission given under threat (correct)

Permission given in writing

When can a health-care provider render services without the consent of the patient?

During a true emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is expressed consent?

Permission given orally or in writing after explanation Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal implication for a dentist who conducts an operation without the patient's consent?

He is liable for assault Signup and view all the answers

What kind of consent is legally effective even if not asserted in writing and the procedure is not mentioned?

Implied consent Signup and view all the answers

What type of consent involves an explanation first, followed by a request for permission either written or oral?

Expressed consent Signup and view all the answers

What kind of consent involves a vague explanation with a threatened tone?

Blanket consent Signup and view all the answers

In what situations is consent implied by law?

During a true emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of informed consent in healthcare?

To ensure patients understand proposed treatment for decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements a patient must prove in a malpractice claim?

The patient gave informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of informed consent in a malpractice claim?

It is irrelevant to the question of malpractice Signup and view all the answers

What form of informed consent is recommended by most risk management companies for extensive dental procedures?

Written Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between informed consent and the standard of care in a malpractice claim?

Informed consent is irrelevant to the standard of care Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of informed consent in the context of patient care?

To guarantee the patient understands the proposed treatment Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for providing the necessary information for informed consent?

The health-care professional Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in a patient's ability to make a relevant health-care decision?

The information provided by the health-care professional Signup and view all the answers