Which term describes physically touching another person without their consent?

• A. Negligence
• B. Malpractice
• C. Battery
• D. Assault

Answer: (C)

The term describes intentional, nonconsensual physical contact. Battery means you touch someone without their permission in a way that the person would find offensive or harmful, even if no injury results. The key idea is actual contact that’s not allowed by the person’s consent. Assault, on the other hand, is about threats or attempts to cause such contact or creating fear of imminent harm, and does not require physical touching. Negligence and malpractice relate to failing to provide appropriate care or standard of practice, not to touching without consent. In a medical or EMS context, always seek consent before touching, and understand that performing procedures or restraining someone without proper consent can constitute battery.