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Medical Malpractice

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical Malpractice may refer to any act or omission by a healthcare professional that deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and causes harm to a patient. Medical malpractice is a form of negligence that occurs when a physician or other healthcare provider fails to provide care that meets the accepted standards of practice in the medical field, resulting in injury to the patient.