Malpractice insurance terminology is often daunting, even for seasoned medical professionals. If you’ve ever wished for a cheat sheet to help you parse a medical malpractice insurance policy, you’re in luck. Here we discuss common terms, red flags and types of malpractice policies to help you make informed decisions about your coverage options. Does the
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5 Things to Know About Medical Malpractice Today
When it comes to Medical Malpractice, perceptions are almost always wrong. Myths and misconceptions promoted by trial lawyers hoping to gain new cases against physicians have given the general public the idea that there is some sort of medical malpractice crisis in the U.S., and that is simply not true. Most people believe that medical
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As experts in the field of medical malpractice insurance solutions we here at eQuoteMD frequently hear a handful of the same questions and misconceptions voiced by our clients, and in the broader media. So we thought we’d take this opportunity to share a few facts about medical malpractice and malpractice insurance that may surprise you.
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Knowing what to do and what to look for is important when it comes to obtaining medical malpractice insurance. However, what’s just as important, is knowing what not to do, and what kind of common mistakes to avoid. So, here are some mistakes that we have seen doctors make that we hope we can help
READ MORENeurosurgeons and Medical Malpractice Risk
Because of the risks involved, neurosurgeons face higher medical malpractice costs than many other physicians. The field of neurosurgery includes both spinal and cranial disorders related to vascular disease, pain, brain tumors, epilepsy, movement and behavioral disorders and trauma. Neurosurgeons diagnose and assess these conditions, which most often require surgical repair. The goal of neurosurgery
READ MOREDo You Know What the Most Common Medical Malpractice Claims Are?
Many people think of surgical errors when they think of medical malpractice claims. However, that is not the only reason that patients file claims. Let’s review four common types of claims that are filed. Yes, surgical errors are the most common type of medical malpractice claim filed. The most common surgical mistakes include: Nerve damage
READ MOREWhat 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
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A few months ago we rolled out a soft landing of our newly redesigned website. At the time we highlighted some of the updates and new features in this blog post. But it’s not just the website that we’ve been working on. Over the last few months we’ve been working behind the scenes to come
READ MORENew Insurance Requirements for Arizona Docs
In October 2013, the Arizona legislature passed a measure that changes insurance requirements for many doctors in Arizona. Under this new provision, doctors contracted with the state Medicaid system are now required to carry sexual abuse and molestation insurance coverage. eQuoteMD caught up with an expert in the field of Arizona medical professional liability insurance
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