What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence?
Medical negligence is a failure to meet the medical standard of care, while medical malpractice is negligence plus 4 legal elements (duty, breach, causation, and damages). In practice, “malpractice” is the lawsuit claim, and “negligence” is the underlying careless act or omission. This article explains key definitions, examples, proof, and how the distinction affects compensation. […]
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