A woman consented to treatment for menstrual cramps by a doctor. The doctor was very detailed outlining the treatment and its benefits. He instructed her to make weekly appointments at his office for the next 6 weeks. During these appointments he told her he would first inspect her by inserting a metal instrument followed by inserting his sexual organ in her which would allow him to further investigate the cause of her cramps and massage her female organs. She signed a release and fully understood what the treatment entailed. This is an example of which of the following?

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The woman was misled about the nature of the treatment, which constitutes fraud in inducement. She consented to the treatment based on false pretenses provided by the doctor.

A Woman Consented to Treatment for Menstrual Cramps by a Doctor