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Explain the difference between medical malpractice and negligence

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Medical malpractice- it is the act of breaking a code of conduct, law, or agreement by a medical provider or facility (like sharing a patients private information without their permission)
Negligence- is the 'mistake' which is made that ultimately harms the patient (misdiagnosis, or giving the wrong medication etc.)

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