Medical Negligence

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide the standard of care required, resulting in harm to a patient. This can involve mistakes in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. For instance, if a doctor overlooks symptoms that lead to a worsened condition, or if a surgical error occurs, it may be deemed negligent. The key element is that the professional's actions fall below the accepted medical standards, and this shortfall directly causes injury or damage to the patient. It can lead to legal claims for compensation to address the harm suffered.