Malpractice
English Meaning
Evil practice; illegal or immoral conduct; practice contrary to established rules; specifically, the treatment of a case by a surgeon or physician in a manner which is contrary to accepted rules and productive of unfavorable results.
- Improper or negligent treatment of a patient, as by a physician, resulting in injury, damage, or loss.
- Improper or unethical conduct by the holder of a professional or official position.
- The act or an instance of improper practice.