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.

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.

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

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.