Negligence and Malpratice in Medicine

Negligence and malpractice in medicine refers to the professional misconduct of a healthcare provider that results in harm to an individual. This can range from not doing enough to properly diagnose or treat a patient, giving substandard care, or making false claims about their abilities.
The Uniform Medical Billing Code (UMB) states that negligent acts leading to injury amount to medical negligence if they create a substantial risk of serious physical harm. Drawing up a treatment plan without fully understanding your patient's condition is considered negligence, as is prescribing medication for conditions you don't actually know about.