Medical malpractice is generally defined as the failure of a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional to exercise the degree of care owed by the medical professional to his or
her patient under the particular circumstances that gave rise to a patient's injury or death.
The American Psychological Association's Ethics Code states
under Principle 5.05 that it is unethical for psychologists to solicit testimonials: «Psychologists do not solicit testimonials from current therapy clients /
patients or other persons who because of their
particular circumstances are vulnerable to undue influence.»