A type of negligence committed by a person in a professional capacity in which there is an unreasonable lack of professional skill or nonadherence to the accepted standard of care causes injury to a patient is:

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The term malpractice specifically refers to a professional's failure to exercise reasonable care and skill within their profession, resulting in harm to their client or patient. This form of negligence specifically applies to professionals like doctors, lawyers, and accountants, who are held to high standards of specialized knowledge and expertise in their fields.

A Type of Negligence Committed by a Person in a Professional