A woman consented to treatment for menstrual cramps by a doctor. He began treatment by inserting a metal instrument. Minutes later he removed the metal instrument and, without consent, inserted his sexual organ. This is an example of which of the following?

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Fraud in the factum occurs when a person is deceived about the nature of the act itself, leading to a misunderstanding about what they are consenting to. In this case, the woman consented to a medical procedure, not a sexual act, indicating she was misled about the fundamental nature of the act.

A Woman Consented to Treatment for Menstrual Cramps by a Doctor