Examples of “malpractice” in a Sentence

noun Improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a doctor or other professional, causing harm.

• The surgeon was accused of malpractice after he operated on the wrong knee.
• The family sued the hospital for medical malpractice.
• His license was revoked after a string of malpractice complaints.

noun More broadly, unethical or improper conduct by someone in a position of professional trust.

• The accountant was fired for malpractice after he hid errors from his clients.
• Investigators looked into possible malpractice at the firm, including falsified reports and ignored rules.
• The lawyer faced a malpractice suit over mishandled funds.