Proving medical malpractice typically requires demonstrating the following: 1. The healthcare provider had to provide a duty of care to the patient.
2. The healthcare provider breached their duty of care and failed to meet the expected standard of care.
3. The breach of duty directly caused injury, illness, or harm to the patient.
4. The patient suffered measurable harm or damages due to the negligence of the healthcare provider.
While medical negligence refers to a failure to meet the appropriate standard of care, medical malpractice involves explicitly proving that this negligence led to harm and resulted in compensable damages. Medical malpractice cases are highly complex and require a high level of legal scrutiny and medical evidence.