Legal Glossary :
Medical Malpractice

 

Medical malpractice is the improper or negligent treatment of a person under a medical professional's care, which results in injury or death.

Medical malpractice occurs where a medical practitioner acts in a negligent manner when treating a medical condition. Malpractice can occur from an action taken by the medical practitioner, or by the failure to take a medically appropriate action.

Examples of medical malpractice include:

• Failure to diagnose, or misdiagnosis of a disease or medical condition
• Failure to provide appropriate treatment for a medical condition
• Unreasonable delay in treating a diagnosed medical condition

The laws and rules governing malpractice lawsuits in each state can vary significantly.

 

 

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