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If there is no consent or the procedure goes beyond the scope of obtained consent, a charge of battery could be brought upon the physician. Unlike medical malpractice suits, which are a civil offense retributed monetarily, a charge of battery is a criminal allegation. Therefore, when obtaining consent, it may be reasonable to expand the extent of the consent to include foreseeable complications (i.e., surgery in the setting of perforation or blood transfusion in the setting of bleeding). Most malpractice insurances do not cover battery and a physician can be held personally liable. Additionally, a charge of battery can result in restriction of hospital privileges [10].