Malpractice definition

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.

Malpractice is defined as behavior or conduct by a professional that is improper or causes injury.

Misconduct or improper practice in any professional or official position.

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.

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.

Injurious or unprofessional treatment or culpable neglect of a patient by a physician or surgeon.

An instance of such performance.

An instance of such performance.