Define liability and malpractice

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Case: The Medical Staff Coordinator has again called upon your expertise in the area of healthcare law. You have been asked to provide a written discussion on professional liability and medical malpractice. You are asked to provide the information outlined below and use research (at least two sources) to substantiate your discussion.

Question 1: Define liability and malpractice.

Question 2: Summarize the three areas of general liability for which a physician/employer is responsible.

Question 3: Discuss the role and purpose of risk management.

Use APA formatting and citation standards. Use at least two (2) scholarly references published within the last 5 years to substantiate your work.

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