FLCB1: Malpractice 101: Lessons in Dental Liability
Subject Code: 149 Multi-disciplinary
Credits: 1
Session Type: Lecture
Fee: Free
Audience: S, R
More than $89 million was paid in indemnity for professional liability claims on behalf of dentists during a 5-year analysis. By identifying areas of high claim frequency and financial severity — in which dentists are most at risk for professional liability claims — dentists can concentrate their risk management efforts to improve patient safety, enhance quality of care and reduce risk and error. Select claim scenarios will be discussed, as well as key malpractice terminology and information which all dentists should consider prior to purchasing a malpractice policy.
Subject Code: 149 Multi-disciplinary
Credits: 1
Session Type: Lecture
Fee: Free
Audience: S, R
More than $89 million was paid in indemnity for professional liability claims on behalf of dentists during a 5-year analysis. By identifying areas of high claim frequency and financial severity — in which dentists are most at risk for professional liability claims — dentists can concentrate their risk management efforts to improve patient safety, enhance quality of care and reduce risk and error. Select claim scenarios will be discussed, as well as key malpractice terminology and information which all dentists should consider prior to purchasing a malpractice policy.
