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Medical malpractice
Legal cause of action
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- Medical Negligence (1)
- Legal Proceedings (1)
- Healthcare System (1)
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (1) · Nigeria inquest (1) · Euracare hospital (1) · Medical negligence (1) · Child death (1) · Healthcare system (1) · Legal proceedings (1)
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Medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that occurs when a medical or health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, deviates from standards in their profession, thereby causing injury or death to a patient. The negligence might arise from errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare or health management.
An act of medical malpractice usually has three characteristics.
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