What Is The Standard Of Care In A Medical Malpractice Case?

In a medical malpractice case in Florida, the standard of care is what would a reasonable similar situated prudent physician do under the circumstances. If your case, for instance, is against an orthopedist, you have to have another orthopedist testify as an expert witness. The standard of care is going to be what would a reasonable orthopedist do under the circumstances.