Medicine, the courts and medical professional liability insurance

Presenter:

Bruce Shulan
President & CEO
EmPRO Insurance Company

Learning Objectives:

• Understand why does one need medical professional liability insurance.
• Review different types of carriers, policies, and coverages.
• The implications of “Consent to Settle.”
• The differences between independent physicians and facility employees when it comes to the application process and ratings factors for your application.
• Understanding the accepted Standard of Care and what happens when deviations are made. (The filing of a lawsuit and why a trial happens).
• The importance of peer support.