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B A Owens

    Emergency Medical Services
    |August 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Many emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are proactively securing their own malpractice insurance. This ensures adequate protection against potential lawsuits, as agency coverage may be insufficient.

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    Area of Science:

    • Emergency Medicine
    • Healthcare Law
    • Professional Liability

    Background:

    • Medical malpractice lawsuits pose a significant risk to healthcare professionals.
    • The adequacy of agency-provided malpractice insurance for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) is a growing concern.
    • EMTs are increasingly seeking personal liability protection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the current landscape of malpractice insurance coverage for EMTs.
    • To highlight the potential gaps in agency-provided insurance.
    • To inform EMTs about options for personal malpractice insurance.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current malpractice insurance policies available to EMTs.
    • Analysis of legal precedents involving EMTs and malpractice claims.

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  • Survey data on EMTs' perceptions of their insurance coverage.

    • Main Results:

    • A notable percentage of EMTs perceive their agency's malpractice insurance as inadequate.
    • Personal malpractice insurance policies offer comprehensive coverage tailored to EMTs.
    • The trend of EMTs obtaining individual policies is increasing.

    Conclusions:

    • EMTs should verify the extent of their agency's malpractice coverage.
    • Securing personal malpractice insurance is a prudent step for EMTs facing potential litigation.
    • Proactive measures are essential for EMTs to ensure professional and financial security.