Forms of Medical Malpractice in the Civil Liability according to the Jordanian Law

Abstract

Abstract Medical profession is one of the most important human professions, since doctors’ duties are to treat patients who put their bodies at the disposal of the physician to get rid of the pain they suffer from. Indeed, this may sometimes require surgical intervention, in which the patient’s life may depend on. Therefore, the practice of this profession imposes a legal duty besides a humanitarian one. As the doctor must render the necessary care and service for patients due to principles and rules of medical profession. However, the doctor may not adhere to the rules and principles of the medical practice when treating patients, this is when the doctor makes an error and he/she could face legal liability for medical malpractice. This research presents the nature of this error in terms of its concept, conditions, and legal standard. It also tackles its different forms in regard to its relation with medical profession, or to different stages of treatment. Keywords: forms of malpractice, medical malpractice, civil responsibility.