Many of our clients often do not understand a legal claim for Medical Malpractice (Med. Mal.). Given the number of questions I constantly receive regarding this sometime elusive legal concept I decided to start a blog dedicated solely to this topic. Please note the information provided is just information only and does not constitute legal advise
Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, generally occurs when a health care provider breaches the professional standards of care when providing treatment to a patient, causing the patient to suffer an injury. Medical malpractice can result from an action taken by the medical practitioner, or by the failure to take a medically appropriate action. Examples of medical malpractice include but are not limited to:
1. Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis of a medical condition or an injury;
2. Failure to provide “medically appropriate” treatment for a medical condition; or
3. An unreasonable delay in treating a medical condition that the treating physician knows has been diagnosed.
Medical Malpractice lawsuits can be brought against any healthcare provider including doctors, hospitals, nurses, and nursing homes who have negligently cared for a patient. This first entry just “scratches the surface” and there is much more to talk about. Please do not hesitate to e-mail or call if you have any questions about medical malpractice lawsuits.
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