Svensk definition
Försumlighet eller slarv i t ex läkares, tandläkares eller advokats yrkesteutövning, varvid skada kan uppstå, som kan få rättsliga eller disciplinära påföljder.
Malpractice
Felbehandling
Engelsk definition
Failure of a professional person, a physician or lawyer, to render proper services through reprehensible ignorance or negligence or through criminal intent, especially when injury or loss follows. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
Svenska synonymer
Professionell vårdlöshet — Oaktsamhet
Engelska synonymer
Negligence, Professional — Professional Negligences — Professional Negligence — Negligence