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This article aims to discuss the critical issue of liability of medical officers in case of errors during their professional responsibilities. It specifically deals with the question of standards which are employed to determine the occurrence and extent of medical error. There is a dearth of academic research on this topic in Urdu language. Although some scholars have discussed the issue of medical negligence in general but questions pertaining to applicable standards have not been raised. Medical officers are not immune to liabilities and there is an established body of law which deals with the governing principles of determining the nature and extent of liability of medical personnel. This article explores the question of identifying the "standard" which should be used to determine liability in case of occurrence of medical error. It is built upon the existing body of literature produced by Shari`ah scholars.