medical malpractice; medical error
Refers to mistakes or negligence by medical professionals that cause harm to a patient. Often used in legal or formal contexts.
The hospital was sued for medical malpractice.
A system to prevent medical errors is necessary.
医療ミス is a more casual term for a medical mistake, while 医療過誤 often implies legal negligence or malpractice.
Compound of 医療 (medical care) and 過誤 (error, mistake).