Failure of a professional person, a physician or lawyer, to render proper services through reprehensible ignorance or negligence or through criminal intent, especially when injury or loss follows. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
Professional Negligence,Negligence,Negligence, Professional,Professional Negligences
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Canada
The largest country in North America, comprising 10 provinces and three territories. Its capital is Ottawa.
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Ethics, Medical
The principles of professional conduct concerning the rights and duties of the physician, relations with patients and fellow practitioners, as well as actions of the physician in patient care and interpersonal relations with patient families.
Medical Ethics
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Forensic Medicine
The application of medical knowledge to questions of law.