Author: Emma Gabriel

Definition of Medical Negligence Medical negligence, in general terms, happens when a healthcare professional doesn’t provide the expected standard of care, and this failure causes harm to a patient. It’s a deviation from what a reasonably skilled and careful healthcare provider would do in a similar situation. In birth cases, this can involve actions or omissions during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the immediate postpartum period. It’s not just about a bad outcome; it’s about whether the healthcare provider acted negligently. If you think your child has suffered a birth injury due to negligence, you may want to seek legal advice.…