Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when the care given falls below the “standard of care,” which is defined as what any other health-care provider would normally do under the circumstances.

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It can include failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, wrong-site surgeries, medication errors, failure to administer proper treatment, failure to resuscitate or rescue, or injuries caused by medical devices or implants. Medical negligence can be brought against a doctor, nurse, or other health provider, as well as a hospital, clinic, or local, state and federal agency.