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Jun 25, 2024

|Medical Malpractice

Are Charting Errors a Form of Medical Negligence?

When you go to see the doctor or surgeon for a procedure or a health concern, you expect your records to be accurate and updated so...

May 7, 2024

|Medical Malpractice

What Is the Difference Between Medical Negligence and Medical Malpractice?

In the world of healthcare, two terms often intermingle, causing confusion among patients and practitioners alike: medical negligence and medical malpractice. While they both involve instances...

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