Medical Malpractice Legal Terms
Medical malpractice terminology including standard of care, informed consent, expert testimony, and healthcare provider liability.
5 terms in this category
Birth Injury
Harm to a baby or mother caused by medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or immediately after birth.
Informed Consent
A patient's agreement to medical treatment after being fully informed of the risks, benefits, alternatives, and potential outcomes.
Medication Error
A preventable mistake in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication that causes harm to a patient.
Misdiagnosis
A medical malpractice claim based on a healthcare provider incorrectly diagnosing a condition, leading to improper treatment or delayed proper treatment.
Surgical Error
A preventable mistake during surgery, such as operating on the wrong body part, leaving instruments inside the patient, or damaging healthy tissue.
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