What is medical negligence in the Scottish law?

 Medical negligence in Scottish law refers to a breach of the duty of care owed by a medical professional to a patient, resulting in harm or injury to the patient. To prove medical negligence in Scotland, it must be shown that the medical professional failed to provide the appropriate standard of care expected of a reasonably competent professional in the same field, resulting in harm or injury to the patient.




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