What is implied consent?

Implied consent refers to permission that is not provided in a direct or formal manner, but rather inferred from actions, circumstances, or the context in which a situation occurs. When consent is conveyed through actions instead of explicit words, it indicates that an individual has agreed to something based on their behavior or participation. For example, if a patient arrives for a medical procedure and does not object when asked to proceed, their actions suggest consent, even if they have not verbally stated it.

This concept is important in various settings, including healthcare, legal agreements, and social interactions, where actions can speak louder than words, and consent is necessary even without a written or spoken agreement.