Medical Malpractice Claim
/ˌmɛdɪkəl ˈmælpræktɪs klɛm/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal claim alleging negligence or breach of duty by a healthcare professional resulting in patient harm.
The patient filed a medical malpractice claim after the surgery resulted in complications.
Forms
- medical malpractice claim
- medical malpractice claims
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Commentary
Medical malpractice claims require proof of duty, breach, causation, and damages, differentiating them from general negligence claims.
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