Types of consent
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Informed consent
A competent person gives voluntary permission for a medical procedure after receiving adequate information about the risk of the procedure's methods and consequences
Parental Consent for Minors
A parent or a legal guardian must permit procedures administered to underage patients depending on the state law, ranging from 18 to 21 years old.
Expressed consent
Permission is given by the patient verbally or in writing for a procedure
Implied consent
The patient's actions permit the procedure without verbal or written consent. For example, this includes a patient going to the emergency room or holding out an arm when told they need blood drawn
HIV testing consent
special permission is needed to administer a test that detects HIV
