Definition of malpractice
Etymology
Noun
malpractice (uncountable)
- the improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss
- improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person
Further reading
In law, malpractice is a type of negligence in, which the professional under a duty to act, fails to follow generally accepted professional standards, and that breach of duty is the proximate cause of injury to a plaintiff who suffers harm. It is committed by a professional or her/his subordinates or agents on behalf of a client or patient that causes damages to the client or patient.
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