Peace of mind can go a long way when you own, operate, or work at a small practice, like a neighborhood dental office or healthcare provider. You could say peace of mind goes a long way in any small business. One crucial form of “peace of mind” is insurance. In the dental or healthcare field, insurance—malpractice insurance included—can go a long way in protecting the business, team members, and you.
However, the words “malpractice” and “insurance” can be sources of uncertainty and come with their fair share of misconceptions. When you look up dentists malpractice insurance or other forms of professional insurance, you might wonder if it’s right for you. Misconceptions can become hangups to committing to purchasing insurance. Here’s a closer look at a few common misconceptions you may have or have heard.
Malpractice Insurance Puts a Target on Your Practice
This is a big deal for many practices and practitioners who are on the fence about getting their own medical or dental malpractice insurance. If you have your own, will people attempt to take advantage of that fact? Does that open the door to legal issues? In reality, there’s very little to be worried about. It’s like any other insurance policy. You have it, but it’s not being broadcast to the world. Unless you explicitly tell someone you have your own malpractice insurance, they aren’t going to have that information.
Malpractice Insurance Isn’t Necessary If Your Employer or Practice Has Another Policy
Many established practices may have insurance policies in place when you join as a partner or team member, like a nurse or assistant. There are some instances where you might be covered. However, there may be gaps. In some cases, there may be many gaps. It’s good to review how you’re covered when you join a new practice. If you’re a nurse, it can be wise and worthwhile to explore getting your own nursing malpractice insurance. It can give you the option to cover those gaps—and literally insure your peace of mind.
This Kind of Insurance Isn’t In Your Budget
You may already have other policies under your name. Another common misconception is that malpractice insurance is costly and impractical. However, there are industry-leading options that offer competitive and affordable rates. It can pay to shop around and research different coverage options. The bottom line is it can be more costly to pass on malpractice insurance than to make the investment early on. If you’re hit by unexpected legal costs without malpractice insurance, the challenge of meeting those costs can be overwhelming. With malpractice insurance in place, the cost may be managed partially or even completely.
You Can Skip Insurance If Your Practice or Business is ‘Low-Risk’
Complacency is another reason why professionals may skip malpractice insurance. You may have heard other professionals comment on the fact that they’re in a “low-risk” position or that what they do has, essentially, no risk involved. As a result, they skip malpractice insurance. This can be viewed as a form of complacency and can have serious consequences. Risks are everywhere; no practice or profession is 100% without them. Coverage isn’t a way to mitigate risk but a way to protect yourself and your practice, just in case.
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