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The term “medical malpractice” is used to describe any departure from the accepted standards of medical care that causes harm to a patient. Many different forms of medical malpractice occur in the United States each year. If you believe you've been a victim of medical malpractice, it's important to understand your legal rights as well as the elements to successfully proving your case. What Constitutes Malpractice? Do you have a feeling that you may have been the victim of medical malpractice? Not exactly sure? Below are some common forms of medical malpractice. - Prescription Drug Malpractice. There are times when a patient is accidentally prescribed the wrong medicine and as a result, suffers severe adverse side effects. The error can be caused by the miscommunication of drug orders, which can include poor handwriting, confusion between drugs with similar names, and inappropriate abbreviations. Other times, a patient's prescribed medication may cause illness because the doctor was unaware of that patient's medical history or did not have access to current drug warnings. - Birth Injury. Sadly, an infant may suffer an injury during the birthing process that is directly linked to medical negligence. Such injuries can lead to deformities, serious developmental issues, and even death. Continued... By Lindsay Rech