professional liability


professional liability

The obligation that a professional practitioner has to provide care or service that meets the standard of practice for his/her profession–ie, reponsibility; when a professional fails to provide the standard of practice, liability refers to the obligation to pay for damages incurred by negligent acts. See Liability, Malpractice.

professional liability

The obligation of health care providers or their insurers to pay for damages resulting from the provider’s negligent acts of omission or commission in treating patients.