What are the grounds for a medical malpractice claim?
A medical malpractice claim can be brought upon the failure of a medical professional to meet the standard of good medical practice in the area in which the medical professional practices. A medical professional may be a doctor, a nurse, a medical technician or other health care provider. If the medical professional fails to meet the standard of good medical practice and harm results to a patient, the medical professional may be liable for any resulting damages. In the case of a doctor who is a medical specialist, the standard of care is determined by the standard of good medical practice in that specialty. In Maryland, most medical malpractice cases must first be presented to an arbitration panel before a court action can be filed.
