Fatal Care
Fatal Care
Fatal Care (pronunciation: /ˈfeɪtəl kɛər/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a situation where the care provided to a patient leads to their death due to negligence, malpractice, or other avoidable circumstances.
Etymology
The term "Fatal Care" is derived from the English words "fatal", meaning causing death, and "care", referring to the treatment and protection of someone or something.
Definition
Fatal Care is a situation where the care provided to a patient, instead of improving their health condition, leads to their death. This can occur due to various reasons such as medical negligence, malpractice, misdiagnosis, or failure to provide the necessary treatment in a timely manner.
Related Terms
- Medical Negligence: This refers to a situation where a healthcare provider fails to provide the standard of care which results in harm or injury to the patient.
- Malpractice: This is a type of negligence where a professional, such as a doctor, fails to perform their duties to the required standard.
- Misdiagnosis: This occurs when a healthcare provider diagnoses a patient with the wrong illness or condition.
- Standard of Care: This is the degree of care and skill of the average healthcare provider who practices the provider's specialty, taking into account the medical knowledge that is available to the physician.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fatal Care
- Wikipedia's article - Fatal Care
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