Dr Francene Gayle

  Medical malpractice law exists to protect patients who have been injured or killed due to medical negligence. It is important for medical professionals to understand the basics of medical malpractice law so that they can protect themselves and their patients. In this guide, we will cover the basics of medical malpractice law and how it applies to medical professionals. What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional fails to provide an acceptable standard of care, resulting in harm or death to a patient. In order for a case of medical malpractice to be successful, the plaintiff must prove that the health care professional was negligent in their duty of care and that this negligence resulted in harm or death to the patient. According to Dr.Francene Gayle , who has been in practice for more than 20 years, negligence can take many forms, including misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, incorrect treatment, inappropriate medication, failure to in...