Failure to Provide Care
/ˈfeɪljər tə prəˈvaɪd kɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) The omission or neglect to furnish necessary care or assistance, often resulting in legal liability, especially in medical, caregiving, or fiduciary contexts.
The caregiver was sued for failure to provide care that led to the patient's injury.
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- failure to provide care
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Commentary
This term typically arises in tort and criminal law contexts where an established duty to act exists; precise definition depends on statutory or case law standards applicable to the care context.
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