A patient in Qatar is unconscious and requires emergency surgery. No family member is available. How should consent be handled?

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ADelay surgery until family can be contacted
BObtain consent from the nearest roommate
CProceed only after police authorization
DProceed with implied consent for life-saving emergency care and document thoroughly

✓ Correct answer: D. Proceed with implied consent for life-saving emergency care and document thoroughly In Qatar and internationally, implied consent operates in emergencies where a patient is unconscious — life-saving treatment proceeds and is thoroughly documented.

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