Malpractice
Pronunciation: /mælˈpræktəs/
Malpractice (noun)
- Bad or careless work by a professional that harms a patient, especially in healthcare.
- Unfair or careless behaviour by someone in a job that breaks rules and causes harm to others.
Examples
- The clinic faced charges of medical wrongdoing.
- He reported medical wrongdoing after the wrong treatment.