Medical Negligence and Malpractice

Medical negligence, also known as medical malpractice, refers to a breach of the duty of care owed by healthcare professionals to their patients, resulting in harm, injury, or damages. Physicians are held to a standard of care that requires them to act with the skill, knowledge, and judgment expected of a reasonably competent practitioner in the same field or specialty. When a healthcare provider fails to meet this standard and causes harm to a patient, they may be held liable for medical neglig...