Glossary term
Medical Malpractice
Reference only — not medical advice. See disclaimer.
A legal claim arising when a healthcare provider's negligent act or omission causes injury or harm to a patient, judged against the standard of care expected of a reasonably competent practitioner in the same specialty. Medical tourists should understand that pursuing malpractice claims in a foreign jurisdiction can be significantly more complex and costly than doing so at home.
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