Malpractice Definition

măl-prăktĭs
noun
Performance, as by a physician or lawyer, that falls below the professional minimum standard of care or service for a patient or client, especially when legally actionable because an injury or loss has been suffered by the patient or client.
American Heritage Medicine
Injurious or unprofessional treatment or culpable neglect of a patient by a physician or surgeon.
Webster's New World
An instance of such performance.
American Heritage Medicine
Misconduct or improper practice in any professional or official position.
Webster's New World
The negligent actions of a professional, such as a doctor or lawyer, as evinced by a failure to perform services consistent with the standards of such profession.
Webster's New World Law
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Noun

Singular:
malpractice
Plural:
malpractices

Origin of Malpractice

Malpractice Sentence Examples

  • The Coroner said there was no reason to suspect malpractice.

  • Doctors and other medical staff are vulnerable to medical malpractice lawsuits, but general medical release forms signed by patients can protect the medical staff involved in whatever procedure is necessary.

  • Also, the risk of medical malpractice limits my ability to answer your question.

  • Larger law firms or group practices that specialize in malpractice, insurance, and patients' rights may hire one or more legal nurse consultants full time.

  • For example, when healthcare providers are employees of the federal government, any malpractice claims are made against the government itself.

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Words Starting With

MMAMAL

Words Ending With

ECEICE

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With M11 Letter Words Ending With E