# Consent

Consent is the process of obtaining permission from a casualty before providing first aid. It is an essential legal and ethical aspect of first aid.

**What is Consent?**

## Types of Consent

1. Expressed Consent: When the casualty verbally or physically agrees to receive first aid.
2. Implied Consent: When the casualty is unconscious or unable to respond, and consent is assumed.

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First Aid Glossary · https://cprcourseadelaide.au/glossary/consent · Australia Wide First Aid (RTO 31961).