Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide treatment within the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient.

In order to prove medical malpractice, the following key elements must be established: 1. The existence of a doctor-patient relationship. 2. The healthcare provider’s negligence in providing care. 3. The negligence caused harm or injury to the patient. 4. The extent of the harm or injury caused by the negligence.

Proving medical malpractice can be challenging due to factors such as the complexity of medical procedures, the need for expert testimony, and the requirement to demonstrate a causal relationship between the healthcare provider’s negligence and the patient’s harm.

If a patient suspects medical malpractice, they should consult with a medical malpractice attorney to discuss their case. The attorney can help determine if there are grounds for a malpractice claim and guide the patient through the legal process.