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A 17 year old girl is brought to the emergency room by her boyfriend complaining of severe and progressive abdominal pain. Physical examination and laboratory tests confirm a diagnosis of appendicitis. An emergent appendectomy is recommended.
Who should sign the consent of surgery?
A- Her father
B- Her boyfriend
C- The ER physician
D- Her regular physician
E- She does not need a consent
A 17 year old girl is brought to the emergency room by her boyfriend complaining of severe and progressive abdominal pain. Physical examination and laboratory tests confirm a diagnosis of appendicitis. An emergent appendectomy is recommended.
Who should sign the consent of surgery?
A- Her father
B- Her boyfriend
C- The ER physician
D- Her regular physician
E- She does not need a consent
