Most patients walk into a hospital or clinic trusting that the people treating them will meet a reasonable standard of care. When that trust is broken, when a preventable mistake causes real, lasting harm, the question quickly becomes: what counts as medical malpractice, and what can you actually do about it? This guide explains what medical malpractice is under Canadian law, the kinds of situations that may qualify, who can be held responsible, and the steps patients and families typically take when something goes wrong. Medical Malpractice, Defined Medical malpractice happens when a health care provider fails to meet the ...
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