What Is Medical Malpractice? What Patients in South Carolina Need to Know

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Medical malpractice or medical negligence occurs when a doctor, nurse, hospital or other health care provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and a patient is harmed as a result. This could involve misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or failure to properly treat a condition. In South Carolina, these cases are very complex and require expert medical testimony to prove what went wrong. They tend to require a lot of investigation even before a claim has been filed. So if you think you may have a medical malpractice claim, do not delay in speaking with an attorney.