Asked by Madeline Winterton on May 06, 2024
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When a doctor treats or operates on a patient, explain why that patient cannot sue for battery.
Battery
An intentional unpermitted act causing harmful or offensive physical contact with another person.
Doctor Treats
involves the actions and procedures performed by physicians to care for and manage the health conditions of their patients.
- Identify conditions for medical procedures not to be classified as battery.
Verified Answer
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Aaliyah SaldivarMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
The patient has consented to the procedure. Therefore, it is not actionable.
Learning Objectives
- Identify conditions for medical procedures not to be classified as battery.