Glossary term
Standard of Care
Reference only — not medical advice. See disclaimer.
The level of skill, diligence, and judgement that a reasonably competent healthcare professional in the same specialty would exercise under the same circumstances. Standard of care is the legal yardstick against which clinical conduct is measured in medical malpractice and negligence claims, and it varies by jurisdiction, era, and the resources available to the practitioner. Patients considering treatment abroad should understand that the local standard of care may differ materially from that prevailing in their home country.
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