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What is medical negligence?
Medical negligence happens when a healthcare professional's care falls below expected standards, causing harm to a patient. In this case, the SPSO found an "unreasonable delay" in diagnosis, which could be considered a form of negligence. Patients can seek redress through bodies like the SPSO or legal action.
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