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What is medical malpractice?
a type of accidental carelessness or forgetfulness that leads to medical error
any type medical care that has a bad outcome
a type of negligence, or medical error, that leads to harm
any type of care that a patient finds unacceptable

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Correct answer: "a type of negligence, or medical error, that leads to harm."

Brief explanation: Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care, that breach causes injury to the patient, and the patient suffers damages. It is more than accidental forgetfulness or any bad outcome—there must be negligence and causation.