West Coast EMT Block One Exam

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What type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female with a severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital?

Formal
Implied
Expressed
Informed

The correct answer is: Expressed

When a mentally competent adult explicitly requests medical assistance, such as asking to be taken to the hospital, this constitutes expressed consent. Expressed consent refers to the clear and straightforward agreement of a patient to receive treatment or transport, demonstrated through their verbal or written communication. In this scenario, the 39-year-old female is articulating her desire for care due to her severe headache, which indicates her understanding and acknowledgment of the situation and her choice to seek help. This type of consent is critical in the context of emergency medical services as it underscores the patient's autonomy in making health care decisions, especially when they are able to communicate their needs clearly. Expressed consent accentuates that the patient is aware of their condition and is willing to accept the treatment offered.