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\n \n Medical Malpractice Law\n <\/h1>\n \n Doctors and medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients. They should provide accurate diagnoses and quality care. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n By Hanan Zaki, J.D., LL.M.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Medical malpractice liability can occur during a misdiagnosis, improper treatment, or surgical error. FindLaw’s section on Medical Malpractice provides resources on many medical malpractice issues, from the first steps to breaking down the legal elements of a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Medical Malpractice Basics\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n