title: Medical malpractice and the standard of care.
abstract: The reader is introduced to the doctrine of the standard of care as it pertains to the medical profession and how the standard is determined and applied during a malpractice trial or an administrative proceeding. The various techniques utilized to establish the standard of care are reviewed in the context of their application.
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Medical Center of Tustin, CA 92680.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Restaino
mesh_terms: D005104:Expert Testimony; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States