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Essay Galaxy - Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
The doctor-patient relationship has been defined differently through the
years. In the beginning it developed into a "common calling" which meant
doctors practiced medicine as a duty to their patients. Laws were developed to
protect patients, therefore doctors used proper care and expert skill. In the
past six centuries, medical malpractice has increased, which lead to revision
and addition to the law. Liability was introduced along with the "GIANT of all
torts", negligence. Now in today's society, a doctor's duty is to use
reasonable care, skill and judgment in the practice of his/her profession and
when negligent, take full responsibility.
What is malpractice? Malpractice is negligence. Negligence is a tort. A
tort is a civil wrong, therefore malpractice is a civil wrong. In its
simplest terms, malpractice has four essential elements: 1....
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