National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) Dental Hygienist Practice Test

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What type of consent is given in writing or verbally?

Informed refusal
Informed consent
Implied consent
Expressed consent

The correct answer is: Expressed consent

Expressed consent is obtained either in writing or verbally, indicating that a patient has explicitly agreed to a procedure or treatment after being informed of the details involved. This type of consent is essential in healthcare settings as it demonstrates that the patient understands the necessary information, such as risks, benefits, and alternatives, and has willingly chosen to proceed. In contrast, informed consent refers to the broader concept where a patient comprehensively understands and agrees to a treatment after receiving adequate information. Informed refusal specifically indicates that a patient has chosen not to proceed with a recommended treatment after being fully informed. Implied consent, on the other hand, may occur in situations where consent is inferred from a patient's actions or the context rather than being explicitly stated.