Also known as medical negligence, is substandard care that’s been provided by a medical professional to a patient, which has directly caused injury or caused an existing condition to get worse. There’s a number of ways that medical negligence can happen and this could range from misdiagnosis a medical condition or injury, giving treatment or prescribing medications incorrectly, failing to refer a patient to the appropriate specialist for expert management, making mistakes during surgery or failing to notice mistakes made during surgery that could have been corrected, to preventable events such as medical objects being left inside a patient following surgery, or the incorrect limb being amputated during surgery. A Patient can make claims to medical negligence and such claims when found to be correct and backed up by supporting evidence often led to compensation. Compensation depends on: The extent of injury / illness caused, expenses incurred and the future needs of affected Patient. As Christian medical professionals, we are called to serve with compassion, integrity, and excellence. However, medical negligence can have devastating consequences, contradicting our biblical mandate to “do no harm” (Luke 10:25-37). Negligence can lead to physical harm, emotional trauma, and even loss of life, undermining trust in the medical profession and dishonoring God’s name. Scripture emphasizes the importance of skill and competence in our work (Proverbs 22:29, Ecclesiastes 9:10). As a Christian medic, it is our duty to be proficient in all areas and treat the whole man – body, spirit and soul. The management of the patient should be so thorough that when scrutinized leaves no room for the contingency of error, irrespective of whether we are under supervision or not. Thorough work ethic establishes excellence and our excellence in what we do glorifies our Father in heaven.  In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus teaches us to use our talents wisely, warning that neglecting our responsibilities will lead to accountability. Similarly, as medical professionals, we will be held accountable for our actions and omissions. Let us remember that our work is not just a profession but a ministry, entrusted to us by God (1 Corinthians 4:2). 1 Corinthians 10:31. Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.

 Patience Enokela