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implied consent [implīd′] Etymology: L, implicare, to involve, consentire, to feel the granting of permission for health care without a formal agreement between the patient and health care provider. An example is an appointment made with a physician by a patient with a physical complaint; it is implied that by making the appointment the patient gives consent to the physician to make a diagnosis and offer treatment. Compare informed consent. implied consent, n assent to a clinical procedure that is recognized as an informed agreement by the patient, even if verbal or written consent is not explicitly given. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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