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What is Medical Negligence?
Medical negligence, also known as clinical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide a standard level of care, resulting in harm to the patient. It involves a breach of duty of care that leads to injury, illness, or worsens an existing condition. Negligence can occur in various medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and general practitioner offices.
Examples of Medical Negligence
Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
Surgical errors
Medication errors
Failure to obtain informed consent
Birth injuries
Hospital-acquired infections
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