Unethical Behavior Vs Medical
 Negligence. What is the difference?

•          Falsifying or fabricating medical records or reports

•          Engaging in fraud or deception in obtaining a medical degree or registration

•          Engaging in sexual misconduct with patients or other medical professionals

•          Engaging in any form of discrimination or harassment

•          Engaging in any conduct that may harm the health or well-being of a patient

•          Prescribing unnecessary or excessive drugs or treatments.

.          Violating patient confidentiality.

If a medical practitioner is found to have engaged in unethical behavior, the authorities may take disciplinary action, which can include revoking their medical license.

Medical negligence, refers to the failure of a medical practitioner to provide the appropriate standard of care to a patient. This can include failure to diagnose a condition, failure to provide proper treatment, or failure to inform the patient of the risks and benefits of a particular treatment.

Some examples of medical negligence include:

• Failure to diagnose a condition or disease, such as cancer or heart disease, in a timely manner.

• Failure to provide proper treatment, such as administering the wrong medication or performing the wrong procedure.

• Failure to inform the patient of the risks and benefits of a particular treatment or procedure.

• Failure to obtain informed consent from the patient before performing a treatment or procedure.

•Failure to maintain accurate and complete medical records.

• Failure to refer the patient to a specialist when necessary.

If a medical practitioner is found to have committed medical negligence, the authorities may take disciplinary action, which can include revoking their medical license.

It’s worth noting that, Medical negligence is not just a violation of ethical standards, but also a violation of legal standards, and cases of medical negligence can also be pursued through the legal system.

It’s worth noting that while unethical behavior and medical negligence are distinct concepts, they can overlap and a medical practitioner who engages in unethical behavior may also be found to have committed medical negligence.