The established level of care, treatment, and attention that a reasonable and prudent healthcare professional with similar training and experience would provide under similar circumstances.

Medical Ethics:

The principles and values guiding healthcare professionals in delivering care, often involving considerations of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice.

Clinical Guidelines:

Evidence-based recommendations and protocols developed by healthcare organizations to assist practitioners in delivering optimal and consistent care, reflecting the standard of care.

Duty of Care:

The legal and ethical obligation of healthcare professionals to provide competent and compassionate care to their patients, adhering to the established standard of care.

Negligence:

Failure to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm or injury to a patient, and potentially leading to legal consequences for the healthcare provider.

Informed Consent:

The process by which healthcare providers communicate relevant information to patients, ensuring they understand the proposed treatment, potential risks, and alternatives before giving consent.

Patient Advocacy:

The role of healthcare professionals in safeguarding the rights and well-being of their patients, including ensuring that care provided meets the standard of care.

Best Practices:

Accepted methods and approaches in healthcare that have proven to be effective and efficient, contributing to the establishment of the standard of care.

Quality Improvement:

Ongoing efforts within healthcare organizations to enhance the quality and safety of patient care, aligning with evolving standards and evidence-based practices.

Clinical Decision Support:

Technological tools and systems that assist healthcare professionals in making informed decisions, often by providing evidence-based information and alerts related to the standard of care.