- Managing a patient while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol is considered Criminal negligence because it involves a willful disregard for the safety and well-being of the patient.
- This behavior shows a gross deviation from the standard of care expected from a medical professional, potentially causing harm.
- Unlike medical malpractice, which is often due to errors or omissions, criminal negligence implies reckless conduct with conscious disregard of risk.
- This can lead to legal consequences beyond civil liability.

Reference: Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology, Vol.1, Chapter 4, p. 87