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If consent to admission to a care facility is required by law, then consent is needed in all cases except in a _____________ _____________.

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Consent is generally required for admission to a care facility except in medical emergencies. Violations of informed consent can occur in situations like research studies in correctional facilities, with children, or where participants are not fully informed.

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If consent to admission to a care facility is required by law, then consent is needed in all cases except in a medical emergency. In such emergencies, care can be provided without explicit consent to protect the life or well-being of the individual when they are unable to consent themselves, such as when a person is unconscious or otherwise incapacitated.

Discussing potential violations of the rule requiring informed consent, several scenarios can arise:

  • Inmates in a correctional facility may feel compelled to participate in research studies if offered good behavior credit, which can be a violation as their ability to freely consent may be compromised by the desire for the benefits promised.
  • Children cannot provide consent for themselves, thus parental consent is required for participation in research studies about children's medication.
  • Participants in a study must be fully informed about the nature of the research, including the fact that they might receive a placebo instead of the actual medication. Misleading participants about the probability of receiving the new medication could violate informed consent rules.

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