A doctor owes certain duties to his patients and breach of these duties (dereliction) gives rise to an injury which results in damage and that is medical negligence.

 

•  Failure to diagnose a condition

•  Failure to treat a condition or failure to adapt treatment after the   condition changes

•  Unnecessary treatment or surgery

•  Inappropriate treatment or surgery

•  Discharging from a hospital too soon

•  Drug errors