How does malpractice differ from negligence?

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Negligence is the failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would act under the same circumstances.All people,regardless of educational preparation,are responsible for conducting themselves in a reasonable and prudent manner;when they fail to do so and another person is harmed,they are considered to be negligent.Negligent acts by a professional person in the course of performing job responsibilities result in malpractice;thus malpractice is considered to be professional negligence.When a nurse fails to meet the standard of care in a client care situation,the nurse is not acting as a reasonable,prudent person would (either by omission or by commission)and can be charged with malpractice.

How Does Malpractice Differ from Negligence