Physicians work very hard to achieve success in their profession. Years of education and training, sacrifices of personal and family time, and long work hours are absolute requirements for a career in medicine. Providers need to protect their reputations, practices, and personal assets by purchasing medical professional liability – medical malpractice – insurance. But to
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What Is Medical Malpractice Insurance? Do You Need It?
Medical malpractice is defined by legal-dictionary.com as, “Improper, unskilled or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse pharmacist or other health care professional.” In general terms, a physician will be held liable if his or her conduct fails to meet the “standard of care” provided by other doctors under similar situations. Many
READ MOREChoosing the Right Medical Malpractice Insurer – What to Consider
Choosing a medical malpractice insurance insurer is an important part of protecting yourself and your assets as a physician or healthcare provider. Unfortunately though it’s also a decision that many doctors don’t feel equipped to make in an informed way. The industry can seem complicated, the terminology confusing, and at the end of the day
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