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        "text": "While often used interchangeably, hospital negligence and medical malpractice have distinct differences. Medical malpractice generally refers to negligence committed by a specific healthcare provider, such as a doctor or nurse, in their professional capacity. Hospital negligence, on the other hand, involves the actions or inactions of the hospital entity itself, its administration, or its non-physician staff. This could include issues like inadequate staffing, faulty equipment, unsanitary conditions, errors in hospital procedures, or improper credentialing of physicians. A single incident can sometimes involve both medical malpractice by an individual and negligence by the hospital.",
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  "description": "Medical malpractice is individual provider error; hospital negligence relates to the hospital entity, staff, or system failures."
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