When you visit a doctor or hospital, you trust that they’ll provide the right care.

But what happens when something goes wrong? Maybe a doctor missed a diagnosis, a nurse gave the wrong medication, or a surgery didn’t go as planned.

You might hear two terms used to describe these mistakes — medical negligence and medical malpractice.

While they sound similar, they aren’t quite the same.

Understanding the difference can help you decide whether you have a case and when to contact a medical
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