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What is Medical Malpractice
By Staff Writer
fernandezfirm.com
Many people incorrectly believe that "medical malpractice" is conduct that is more serious than simple negligence, however, this is not the case. Medical malpractice is ordinary negligence by a healthcare provider which causes injury to a patient. It is no different in theory than negligence by a motorist who does not pay attention and causes a rear-end collision resulting in injury.
Florida has a statute which specifically defines the standard of care as that level of care, skill and treatment which is recognized as acceptable and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar healthcare providers under similar circumstances. Generally, the standard of care is described as doing what a reasonably prudent doctor (or nurse, dentist, etc.) would do under the same circumstances. For more information about this law, here is a link to the Florida Statute: Section 766.102 Florida Statutes.
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