When does medical negligence become criminal?

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Medical Negligence

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Review the background materials and the following essay:

Barcus, H. A. (n.d.) When does medical negligence become criminal? Retrieved from: http://www.latlaw.com/index.php/firm-news-articles/articles-2010/88-when-does-medical-negligence-become-criminal

There is a tension between the different stakeholders in cases of medical negligence. Some argue that medical negligence should be handled as a civil legal matter, while others push for it to be handled as criminal.

  • Make the argument as to whether medical negligence cases should be handled in civil court or in criminal court.

Your answer should not be simply opinion, but should be supported by evidence from the background readings as well as your own research.

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