A medical expert in malpractice, also known as a medical expert witness, is a qualified healthcare professional who possesses specialized knowledge and expertise in a particular medical field. These experts are called upon in legal cases involving medical malpractice to provide their professional opinions and insight regarding the standard of care provided by healthcare practitioners. Their role is to assess whether the medical care provided in a specific case deviated from the accepted standard of care within their field of expertise, and if such a deviation led to harm or injury to the patient.