Q. What should prompt me to notify National Medical Professional of a potential claim?
A. Notify National Medical Professional RRG, Inc. as soon as possible whenever a liability claim is made against you. This notification should directly follow any receipt of Notice of Intent letter, Summons, Complaint (suit papers).
Also, you should notify NMP as soon as possible of any accident or incident that may be covered under the policy that might give rise to a claim involving you or any other protected person. This may include an informal complaint by a patient, medical records request, patient conference request, or attorney conference request. Early notification allows National Medical Professional RRG, Inc. to gather accurate reports of the event.
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Q. What should I do if I receive a request for records from an attorney?
A. Medical records' requests from an attorney can be a "red flag" if the request for records is relating to a dissatisfied patient or reference is made to specific statutes or codes relating to medical malpractice claims. These requests should be reported. Always make sure that there is an appropriate HIPAA Release and that the records are forwarded on a timely basis, especially if there are specific deadlines that are statutorily mandated. Return to Top -
Q. If I need guidance on handling an untoward outcome, who can I talk to?
A. National Medical Professional RRG, Inc. will assist you in handling any untoward outcomes. You will be able to contact National Medical Professional's Director of Legal Affairs for assistance or an attorney will be retained on your behalf, if necessary.
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Q. Who will be my legal counsel in the event of a claim?
A. National Medical Professional RRG, Inc. has relationships with medical malpractice defense law firms and attorneys within those firms that specialize in defending the specialties that we insure.
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Q. Will National Medical Professional settle my claim without my consent?
A. While the input and desire of our insured is important to us, whether or not a claim can be settled without your consent depends upon the state in which you practice. Some states have laws that do not allow for the consent of a physician as part of the policy while others do not. Regardless, National Medical Professional's philosophy is that the defense of the claim is a team effort and the physician's input is part of the process if a settlement is being considered.
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Q. Will my claim be reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank?
A. If a medical malpractice indemnity payment is made on your behalf national practitioner databank is required to be notified. However, malpractice claims settlements may occur for many reasons that do not necessarily reflect negatively on a healthcare professional's competence. Therefore, settlement payment in and of itself does not imply that medical malpractice has occurred.
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