Medical malpractice is a form of negligence involving the failure of a medical professional (a doctor, nurse, medical technician, psychiatrist, hospital, dentist, or other health care provider) to use adequate levels of care, skill or diligence in the performance of his or her professional's duties, which causes injury. The determination of whether a medical professional met his or her duty of care is based upon the standard of care for the professional in their community, i.e., what other ...MORE