Case Study $5\mathrm{.}24$

Susan R$.$ went to the Reynolds Medical Imaging Pavilion for her first mammogram. She signed in$,$ presented her information and order, and then took a seat in the waiting room. The technician called for Susan $10$ minutes later, and she went back to the exam room. She was told to remove her blouse and bra, put on the gown with the opening in the front, and then lie on the table face down. Slightly confused but thinking this must be a new method for mammograms, she did as she was told. Five minutes later, a physician came into the room and performed a breast biopsy on her.

The patient was shocked and scared when the procedure began and attempted to explain to the physician that there was a mistake, but the physician proceeded with the biopsy. Afterwards, it was determined that Susan B$.$ was the patient who was scheduled for a biopsy, not Susan R$.$ Only Susan B signed a consent form for the biopsy.

Susan R$.$ began having nightmares after the procedure. This was accompanied by extreme anxiety when anyone came too close to her. After a conversation with her husband, she contacted a lawyer to initiate a lawsuit.

Assess the four types of intentional torts.

Decide which type$($s$)$ of intentional tort is$($are$)$ depicted in the given scenario. Provide support for your answer.

Explain why any of the intentional torts do not apply to the scenario.