Chapter 1- before giving care Terms in this set (17) consent Before giving first aid care, you must obtain consent (permission) from the injured or ill person (or the person's parent or guardian if the person is a minor) . To obtain consent: ■
Chapter 1- before giving care Terms in this set (17) consent Before giving first aid care, you must obtain consent (permission) from the injured or ill person (or the person's parent or guardian if the person is a minor) . To obtain consent: ■ State your name. ■ State the type and level of training that you have (such as training in first aid or CPR). ■ Explain what you think is wrong. ■ Explain what you plan to do. ■ Ask if you may help. implied consent Someone who is unresponsive, confused or mentally impaired may not be able to grant consent. In these cases, the law assumes the person would give consent if he or she were able to do so. This is called implied consent. Implied consent also applies when a minor needs emergency medical assistance and the minor's parent or guardian is not present.
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