When teaching hospitals allow medical students to perform pelvic examinations on anesthetized patients without asking for permission, they are generally operating on the basis of ____________ consent.
A) General
B) Specific
C) Tacit
D) Express

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General consent is often obtained when patients are admitted to a hospital, which may include allowing medical students to be involved in their care. However, this does not specifically cover procedures like pelvic exams under anesthesia, which would typically require specific consent.

When Teaching Hospitals Allow Medical Students to Perform Pelvic Examinations