Medical Malpractice

Definition

A form of professional negligence in which a healthcare provider fails to provide care that meets the standard of care expected of reasonably skilled professionals in the field, resulting in injury to the patient. Medical malpractice typically requires proof of a duty of care, breach of that duty, causation, and damages.

Examples

• •Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, failure to monitor patient condition, or improper treatment protocols

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