Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Medical negligence or medical malpractice is professional negligence by act or omission by a medical professional in which the treatment provided falls below the accepted standard of practice in the medical community. Most cases of medical negligence involve medical errors which cause injuries or deaths to the patients. The standards and regulations for medical malpractice vary by country or jurisdiction. Professional liability insurances can be obtained by medical professionals to offset the risk and costs of lawsuits based on medical negligence...