The basic definition of medical malpractice is an act or omission by a health care provider which deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community causing injury to the patient.

Medical malpractice law is generally defined as those laws having to do with medical malpractice. These laws are different from country to country, and even within those countries.

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