What Is Medical Negligence and When Does It Apply?
As detailed by AllLaw in the article “What Is Medical Negligence?”, the term “medical negligence” is often used interchangeably with medical malpractice, but legally, there’s a crucial distinction. Medical negligence is one of several components required to establish a valid malpractice claim, and understanding what it entails is the first step toward protecting your rights as a patient.
Defining Medical Negligence
Medical negligence refers to an act or omission by a healthcare provider that deviates from the accepted standard of care in the medical community. This standard represents what a reasonably skilled and competent medical professional would have done under similar circumstances.
If a doctor, nurse, dentist, or other provider fails to uphold this standard—whether through a misdiagnosis, surgical error, improper medication dosage, or failure to act—they may be considered negligent. However, negligence alone does not equal malpractice.
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