In any claim or lawsuit for medical malpractice, the injured patient has the sole legal burden of proof in the case. The patient is responsible for demonstrating that a licensed medical provider committed an error or omission, breach of contract, act of negligence, or act of misconduct while rendering a health-related service. Negligent medical providers can include primary care physicians (PCPs), nurses, medical specialists, anesthesiologists, and physical therapists. In addition to these individuals, a lawyer can hold whole medical facilities responsible for malpractice or negligence, including hospitals, free clinics, hospice care centers, and assisted living facilities.