|Articles|November 28, 2022
Medicine, the courts and medical professional liability insurance
An introduction to liability and insurance as it pertains to the practice of medicine.
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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.
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