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I have seen the words clinical negligence, medical negligence, hospital compensation and medical malpractice used. Is there any difference between them?

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I have seen the words clinical negligence, medical negligence, hospital compensation and medical malpractice used. Is there any difference between them?

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No. The terms clinical negligence, medical negligence and medical malpractice refer to the same thing – bringing a negligence claim against a medical practitioner or institution providing medical services, such as a hospital or GP practice. Although clinical negligence is the term most frequently used, practitioners will often use the terms medical negligence and medical malpractice.