For this discussion, we examine informed consent for different types of consent for treatment and research. Assume that a patient has arrived at the hospital unconscious in need of emergency surgery. In this situation, providing the patient with informed consent would not be possible. What steps should then occur to protect the facility from any lawsuits or allegations of failure to provide proper informed consent? Be sure to include legal and ethical ramifications in this situation. Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (which require supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article writing standards and APA style guidelines.