A physician who removes a patient's appendix, without permission, during a surgical procedure for a hysterectomy for which he or she had permission commits a/an

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Removing a patient's appendix without their permission is considered an unauthorized touching, which is classified as assault and battery. The physician did not have consent to perform the procedure and exceeded the scope of permission given to them by the patient.

A Physician Who Removes a Patient's Appendix, Without Permission, During