A Doctor Is Concerned That If a Patient Doesn't Have

question 8

Multiple Choice

A doctor is concerned that if a patient doesn't have an operation, the patient may become very ill. There is a very slight chance of blindness from the operation. The chance is so slight that the doctor does not tell the patient for fear the patient may not have the operation. The patient consents to the operation. The operation is not a success, and the patient goes blind. Which of the following is TRUE? The doctor has

• A)not committed a tort because he honestly acted in the patient's best interest.
• B)not committed a tort because the patient consented to the operation.
• C)committed the tort of assault.
• D)committed the tort of battery.
• E)committed a criminal assault.

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Definitions:

Share Ownership

The possession and holding of stock in a company by individuals or entities, entitling them to ownership rights and potential profits.

Depreciable Non-current Asset

A long-term asset subject to depreciation, reflecting the asset's consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence over its useful life.

Unrealised Gain

Profit that has been made on paper due to an increase in the value of an asset but has not yet been realized through a transaction.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against an asset over its useful life, reducing its book value on the balance sheet.