Medical malpractice refers to a situation where a healthcare provider, such as a doctor or nurse, fails to provide proper medical care and treatment to a patient. This can include errors in diagnosis, incorrect treatment, failure to treat, or any other act of negligence that results in harm to the patient. Medical malpractice is considered a breach of trust between the healthcare provider and the patient, as patients rely on their doctors to provide them with proper care and treatment. If a patient suffers injury or harm due to medical malpractice, they may have grounds for a legal claim against the healthcare provider.