Failure to Treat

Failure to treat in medical malpractice law refers to a healthcare provider's failure to provide appropriate medical care when it is necessary. This can occur when a doctor or other medical professional ignores symptoms, misdiagnoses a condition, or does not take timely action to treat a patient’s illness. If this failure to treat results in harm or worsened health for the patient, they may have grounds for a malpractice claim. Essentially, it involves a breach of the duty of care that leads to negative outcomes for the patient.