Medical Negligence: An Insight

Abhay Singh, JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus

Introduction

Let us first know what is Negligence. Negligence is a duty is imposed on a person by law to act with care towards others, if this duty exists and there is a failure to act carefully and another suffers loss, then the tort of negligence is committee.

Medical negligence, also known as medical malpractice, refers to the failure of healthcare professionals to provide the standard of care expected in their respective fields, resulting in harm or injury to patients. It is a complex issue that has serious consequences for both patients and healthcare providers. Medical negligence cases can lead to physical and emotional suffering for patients, financial burdens for all parties involved, and a loss of public trust in the healthcare system.

The significance of addressing medical negligence lies in the fundamental principle of patient safety and the ethical duty of healthcare professionals to provide competent and compassionate care. The occurrence of medical negligence not only jeopardizes patient well-being but also erodes the trust that patients place in healthcare providers and institutions. When patients lose confidence in the healthcare system, they may delay seeking necessary care, leading to further health complications.