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malpractice

[mal-prak-tis] / mælˈpræk tɪs /


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Data from Ofqual shows that the use of mobile phones and smart devices has been the most common form of exam malpractice in every summer exam series since 2018.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

One lawyer in Texas has started filing malpractice lawsuits.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

An increase in patients, not enough medical staff, the threat of malpractice lawsuits, and distress about patients’ inability to pay for healthcare got so bad that he developed post-traumatic stress disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"Tourism is an important industry. We must take corrective action against any malpractice."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He told Deborah he needed to read her mother’s medical records to investigate how the doctors had treated her, and to document any possible malpractice.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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