What is bad treatment called?

What is bad treatment called? Bad treatment can be called maltreatment, mistreatment, abuse, neglect, malpractice, misconduct, ill-treatment, improper treatment, and substandard care depending on context. In medical context, bad treatment may be called medical malpractice, negligence, or substandard care when care falls below accepted standard. In general, maltreatment refers to cruel or inhumane treatment. Mistreatment refers to improper or abusive handling. Abuse refers to harmful treatment, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Neglect refers to failure to provide adequate care. In workplace, bad treatment may be called harassment, bullying, or discrimination. In legal terms, it may be called assault, battery, or cruelty. So bad treatment called maltreatment, mistreatment, abuse, neglect, malpractice, or ill-treatment depending on situation, with maltreatment and mistreatment most general terms for bad treatment, and abuse for intentional harmful treatment, and malpractice for professional bad treatment in medical or legal contexts.