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Dr. Ha Pinto discusses the concept of consent in the context of medical ethics. Consent is defined as permission or agreement for something to occur, particularly relating to medical treatments or investigations. It is the ethical and legal responsibility of the physician to obtain consent from patients. There are three types of consent: written consent, such as a consent form for surgery; oral consent, where verbal permission is sought for examinations; and implied consent, as when a patient extends their arm for a blood draw. Documentation of consent is crucial to prevent misunderstandings, and it is recommended to minimize reliance on implied consent to avoid misinterpretation.