When a doctor or other medical practitioner injures a patient as a result of negligent medical care, such as an error in surgery, therapy, or diagnosis, it is known as medical malpractice. Tort reform applies to these types of malpractice lawsuits, which are normally handled by a South Carolina injury lawyer.
If another physician with the same or similar education and training would prescribe the same or similar care to a patient in the same or similar conditions, it is considered accepted medical standard practice.