2012年5月6日 · This may sound way out there, but people sue for so much money in medical malpractice cases that a psychiatrist's medical malpractice may not cover the judgement. Would it really be that ridiculous to practice without malpractice insurance? Is it legal? Some states have full time mp insurance at $20,000 per year anyway!

2016年7月5日 · Psychiatrist Bennet B. Braun, who claims his career was destroyed when his APA liability insurance provider settled a malpractice suit against his wishes, has now sued the APA, holding them liable for his losses.

2010年9月11日 · My malpractice company told me psychiatrists get sued on average once every 33 years. Surgeons were something like once every 3-5 years. Psychiatrists are commonly sued for suicide and for sleeping with patients.

2017年10月15日 · No need for errors and omissions insurance. You want your malpractice insurance to cover forensic work which PRMS and APA both do. It is exceedingly rare to be sued in forensic cases so it shouldn’t cost extra to have this coverage. When it does happen, it’s usually the attorney that retained you that sues.

2014年9月16日 · About how much a year is malpractice insurance for psychiatrists? I expect it to be relatively low... (compared to other professions).

2003年4月8日 · What is the average cost of malpractice insurance for outpatient only treatment mostly therapy or therapy/medchecks in an area of the country like Michigan? I have had attendings who had a great set up, they rent or share an office, no receptionists, so they are basically private attendings who work for themselves and I like this model.

2005年11月25日 · In other words, do/can Psychiatrists charge a higher billing rate for the same CBT by virtue of their MD degree? 2) I've heard that this discrepancy is somewhat offset by the high malpractice insurance that psychiatrists must pay. Is this true? Do psychologists in private practice need to have malpractice insurance as well?

2014年3月12日 · I'm in my last year of residency and will be working full time 40 hrs per week inpatient psychiatry at a medical center where my malpractice ins will be covered. I will also be working about 5-10 hours/week doing private practice outpatient work (mainly therapy but some med management) on the...

2015年6月29日 · One doc who is a total quack did his practice on top of a bar where the staff were all female and required to wear skimpy outfits. I was one of the only other psychiatrists in the area and when I started working private practice in the area, that other guy immediately starting telling his patients to stay away from me cause I was the quack.

2004年4月17日 · I know that for my residency program there is a 20% discount for purchasing individual disability insurance when one already has group disability insurance through Principal. The quote I got was for $146 per month (1674 annual) for $5,000 in coverage, 3% Cost-of-living adjustment, 90-day eliminatin, non-cancellable, residual recovery, and ...