Hospital Liability
/ˈhɒspɪtl laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of a hospital for harm caused to patients due to negligence or malpractice.
The hospital liability arose when the patient suffered injuries from improper care.
- (n.) Obligation of a hospital to ensure safety and adhere to applicable healthcare standards.
Hospital liability includes maintaining sanitary conditions to prevent infections.
Forms
- hospital liability
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Commentary
Hospital liability often involves complex interactions between institutional responsibility and individual healthcare provider negligence; agreements should clearly define scope of liability.
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