Minor Injection Trivializes Battery
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Example wrong choices
17236_wellness_visit_revocation · TORTS · Choice AYes, because written consent can never be withdrawn.
Why it's attractive
Consent is a present license that the patient may revoke before contact; 'never withdrawn' is a tiered absolute that misstates the rule.
Why it's wrong
Consent is a present license that the patient may revoke before contact; 'never withdrawn' is a tiered absolute that misstates the rule.
17236_wellness_visit_revocation · TORTS · Choice BNo, because consent is never a defense to battery.
Why it's attractive
Consent is a defense to battery when valid and unrevoked. The categorical 'never a defense' formulation misstates the rule.
Why it's wrong
Consent is a defense to battery when valid and unrevoked. The categorical 'never a defense' formulation misstates the rule.
17236_wellness_visit_revocation · TORTS · Choice DYes, because the injection was minor.
Why it's attractive
Battery requires only an unauthorized harmful or offensive contact; the contact itself can be minor, cosmetic, or trivial.
Why it's wrong
Battery requires only an unauthorized harmful or offensive contact; the contact itself can be minor, cosmetic, or trivial.
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