Malpractice liability in health professional education.

: Malpractice lawsuits filed against educators are a relatively new phenomenon. These suits have met with considerable resistance from the courts, which prefer not to involve themselves in assessing the quality of educational services. However, educators in the health professions are more susceptible to legal action because courts are more likely to recognize claims based on medical malpractice. This article reviews the case law regarding negligence as a basis for educational malpractice and suggests ways educators can avoid such litigation.