What is medical malpractice?

The term medical malpractice is used to describe situations in which the doctor, nurse, or hospital staff member fails to administer care to the patient that meets certain standards set by members of the medical community. These cases always result in injury or death to the patient. Mistakes made while writing a prescription, providing treatment of any sort, or diagnosing a patient all are examples of medical malpractice. Negligent actions, such as leaving a foreign object in the body cavity after surgery, also fall under this form of mistreatment.

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