Healthcare professionals are required to…
The standard of care is the necessary type and level of care that a medical provider with similar professional training and experience would offer in a similar situation. If a medical professional or facility did not meet the standard of care, causing you injury, then you may be a victim of medical malpractice. Healthcare professionals are legally obligated to provide a reasonable standard of care. Medical professionals should be professional, and provide competent care and treatment that is comparable to what other healthcare providers would offer in the same situation.