A surgeon that mistakenly removes the wrong kidney will likely be accused of __________.

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Negligence involves a failure to exercise reasonable care, which can result in harm or injury to another person. Removing the wrong kidney would likely be considered a breach of the surgeon's duty of care, making them liable for negligence. Proximate cause refers to the connection between the surgeon's actions and the patient's harm, mens rea refers to criminal intent, and insanity refers to a mental state that affects a person's ability to understand their actions at the time of the incident.

A Surgeon That Mistakenly Removes the Wrong Kidney Will Likely