When a healthcare provider or hospital harms a patient through negligent action or lack of reasonable care, they may have committed medical malpractice. Medical professionals have a duty to provide patients with safe care. A healthcare provider should follow medical rules and standards of other similarly situated healthcare providers.
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Types of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases can arise out of any number of situations:
- Anesthesia errors
- Birthing room errors
- Failure to diagnose
- Medical negligence
- Medication errors
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Prescription mistakes
- Surgical errors
Any professional or facility that negligently provides healthcare to a patient can be held liable for medical malpractice, such as:
- Dentists
- Anesthesiologists
- Physical therapists
- Chiropractors
- Nurses
- Ophthalmologists
- Specialists