Of all areas of personal injury law, malpractice is one of the most complicated. Proving that a doctor, nurse, surgeon, or other healthcare professional was negligent requires precise evidence and skillful litigation. If a doctor makes an honest mistake, this is not considered negligence in a court of law. Similarly, a procedure or medical intervention that results in a poor outcome does not prove negligence either. Instead, patients who believe their healthcare provider is guilty of negligence must prove that they failed to meet the standard of care.