Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a term that refers to any medical mistake made by a doctor, or other medical professional, that leads to personal injury or wrongful death. Medical malpractice can be the result of negligence on the part of the doctor, nurse, hospital, or other medical staff.
Medical negligence occurs when medical personnel fail to perform their duties in a way that meet the standards of conduct for the medical profession. A physician who prescribes the wrong medication can be found negligent because all doctors are expected to possess the knowledge needed to correctly prescribe medication.
Types of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases can be brought against medical professionals for any of the following reasons:
- Failure to diagnose
- Failure to disclose diagnosis
- Improper diagnosis
- Medication errors
- Surgical errors
- Surgical instruments left inside patient after surgery
- Lack of informed consent
- Abandonment
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