Medical Treatment
/ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈtriːtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The provision of healthcare services to a patient to diagnose, cure, or manage illness or injury as recognized under law.
The law requires informed consent before administering medical treatment.
Forms
- medical treatment
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'medical treatment' often triggers issues of consent, liability, and standards of care, making precise definitions crucial in healthcare law and malpractice suits.
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