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What is a Malpractice Claim?
A malpractice claim is a suit against a medical professional to recover injury caused by a negligent diagnosis or treatment. To prove a medical malpractice case one must prove that the doctor's actions violated the accepted standard of care.
Patients must be able to demonstrate that the negligence of the doctor caused their injury. This requires evidence, such as medical bills and pay stubs. Expert testimony is also required.
Duty of care
A doctor is required to perform their duties according to the medical standard of practice. This means that they have to treat patients in the same manner as an individual doctor with the same type of experience and training would in the same circumstances. If a doctor fails uphold the standard of care and a patien...