Medical Malpractice is improper or immoral conduct in the performance of duties by a doctor, done either intentionally or through carelessness or ignorance. Cases involving health care patients who have suffered harm as a result of the negligent care of a doctor or other medical professional. Medical malpractice claims can stem from misdiagnosis, prescription errors, and unsanitary conditions at a health care facility.
Westport is a town located in Sand Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana. The population was 1,515 at the 2000 census. The town was founded in 1836. A covered bridge, built in 1880, is located about 1.5 miles east of town.