Which term means the patient explicitly agrees to receive care?

• A. Expressed Consent
• B. Implied Consent
• C. Informed Consent
• D. Involuntary Consent

Answer: (A)

Expressed consent means the patient gives a clear, direct agreement to receive treatment, typically by speaking yes or by signing a consent form. This explicit agreement is what the question is asking for. In contrast, informed consent focuses on the patient understanding the risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing, while implied consent covers situations where the patient can’t communicate and care is provided based on the assumption they would want treatment. Involuntary consent isn’t a standard, appropriate form of patient consent in typical care.