When it comes to medical assistants what is a charge of negligence?

A charge of negligence against a medical assistant occurs when they fail to perform their duties with the expected standard of care, leading to harm or injury to a patient. This could involve improper administration of medication, failure to follow protocols, or inadequate patient communication. If a patient suffers as a result of these actions, the medical assistant, along with their employer, may be held legally liable for the resulting damages. Establishing negligence typically requires proof of a duty of care, a breach of that duty, causation, and actual harm.