As we discussed in an earlier blog, in a personal injury claim based on negligence, you need to demonstrate that the defendant breached (or failed to meet) the standard of care expected under the circumstances. That standard of care is determined by the jury, based on what a reasonable person would do.
In a medical malpractice claim, though, because of the specialized training that medical professionals receive, the standard is not the same, but is somewhat higher. In addition, whether or not the defendant’s conduct met the standard is often determined by relying on expert testimony.
The standard of care for medical professionals in a personal injury action is based on:
- What a reasonably competent and skilled medical professional would do
- Assuming that the medical professional had similar experience and training
- The specific standard of care in the geographic community in which the alleged malpractice occurred
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