negligence ethics medical definition
Medical Malpractice vs. Simple Negligence. Negligence is when someone acts in a way that leads to harm of another person, but without the intent to harm. It can be applied in any type of accident case, from a car accident to a slip and fall accident. When a doctorâs ethical violation is not related to a personâs medical care, but nonetheless results in injury, a negligence lawsuit may be brought.