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How to File a Medical Malpractice Case
A malpractice case arises when a doctor fails in their duty to treat a patient in accordance with accepted standards of care. Medical malpractice could be committed by an orthopedic surgeon who commits a mistake during surgery and damages nerves of the femoral region.
Duty of care
All medical professionals are bound by obligations to care that result from the doctor-patient relationship. This includes taking reasonable measures to prevent injury and to cure or ease the symptoms of a patient's illness. The doctor must also warn the patient of the potential dangers related to treatment or procedure. A doctor who does not warn the patient of the risks that are known to the profession may be held liable for negligence.
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