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What is medical malpractice?


Medically reviewed by

Deborah Weatherspoon, Ph.D., MSN

Written by Yvette Brazier

Updated on June 8, 2023

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What is medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional neglects to provide appropriate treatment, take appropriate action, or gives substandard treatment that causes harm, injury, or death to a person.


The malpractice or negligence normally involves a medical error. This could be in diagnosis, medication dosage, health management, treatment, or aftercare.


Medical malpractice law makes it possible for patients to recover compensation from any harms that result from sub-standard treatment.


According to the Medical Malpractice Center, in the United States, there are between 15,000 and 19,000 medical malpractice suits against doctors every year.

The standards and regulations for medical malpractice can differ between countries and states.



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