Malpractice Medica
How to Protect Your Profession and Your Future
In the context of modern healthcare, it is essential to recognize and manage the risks, responsibilities, and available insurance solutions to ensure proper protection and provide high-quality service to patients. In this area, the issue of medical malpractice becomes particularly important.
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice, also known as professional healthcare liability, is a central issue within the contemporary healthcare system. It is one of the main concerns for both healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions, due to its legal and economic significance.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional, due to negligence or failure to adhere to care standards, causes harm to a patient. Some of the most common errors include:
Incorrect diagnoses
Surgical errors or errors during treatments
Administration of incorrect medications
Failure to obtain informed consent
These situations can lead to compensation claims from patients or their families, with significant economic consequences and potential reputational damage for the parties involved.
In Italy, the management of malpractice is regulated by the Gelli-Bianco Law, which requires all healthcare professionals to take out professional liability insurance (RC professionale).
What risks do medical malpractice policies cover?
Legal expenses for defense in court
Compensation claims from patients for damages suffered
Additional costs related to any investigations
Who are they intended for?
Doctors: Surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, gynecologists, and other high-risk specialties.
Nurses and midwives: To protect themselves against errors in patient care.
Dentists: To cover errors during dental procedures or treatments.
Healthcare facilities: Hospitals, private clinics, and other organizations in the healthcare sector.
The services of Ital Brokers Spa
At Ital Brokers, we offer complete support in finding and selecting the best insurance policies on the market. With our experience, we provide tailored solutions to meet the needs of every business, helping to mitigate risks and ensuring operational continuity.
Want to know more? Contact us for a consultation and discover how we can help protect your business.