dr. bob is preparing to operate on sally for an immediately life-threatening condition. just before he begins the operation, he discovers that she is 17 years old. her parents, with whom dr. bob has never discuss the operation, are in the waiting room of the hospital. using this scenario, discuss "informed consent" and describe what dr. bob should do in this situation and how his obligation might be differnt if sally's parents were unavailable.

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