dr. vs. nurse practitioner, what’s the difference:pros cons?
Question by sky b: dr. vs. nurse practitioner, what’s the difference:pros cons?
I really wanted to be a doctor, but everytime I say so, I keep hearing that nurse practitioner is the way to go because of insurance and malpractice, nurse practitioners have the same abilities as dr’s but there’s a little difference, does anyone have any further insight? I have a lot to think about. thanks very much!
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Answer by mcrow24
Well, NP’s don’t have all of the same abilities. You won’t be able to do surgeries or anything like that but otherwise they do similar things.
I think the biggest difference is that NP’s tend to be more active in holistic ways of healing and more into disease prevention and education than doctors are. MD’s typically have a broader range of medical knowledge as well, while NP’s tend to focus on one particular part of medicine.
MD’s make $ 30k more on average and also have more potential for higher earnings. Of course, if you are willing to do 8 years of education MD is probably the way to go. However, if you are doing the NP thing I think you still end up going like 5-6 years because you need a masters in nursing.
There really no right or wrong answer here because it will totally depend on your situation.
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How much does the average malpractice insurance cost for a psychiatrist?
Question by Isa .: How much does the average malpractice insurance cost for a psychiatrist?
How much does the average malpractice insurance cost for a psychiatrist?
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Answer by Daniel T
It varies widely based on where the practice is located, among other factors.
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Q&A: Nursing malpractice insurance ($1,000,000/$6,000,000; standard coverage for RN)…what is a good company w/…
Question by SamB12: Nursing malpractice insurance (,000,000/,000,000; standard coverage for RN)…what is a good company w/…
…w/ good rates? Thank you.
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Answer by Elsie
Check with your employer and see if they carry a policy on you. If not, join a professional nurses organization, and you should be able to get some insurance through them. I think we paid $ 165 for one year for my husband, though I don’t remember how much it was for.
We have gone back and forth about getting it over the years. The first year my husband was in nursing, he insisted we get it. The second year he was told the hospital where he worked carried insurance on him and he didn’t need it. The third year he was told we could lose our house if we ever got sued, so we got it again. Two years ago one of the attorneys for the hospital told him that most lawyers won’t bother to name a nurse in the law suite UNLESS they have malpractice insurance, so having it was just inviting a lawsuit. Needless to say, after that, we didn’t bother getting it again.
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Q&A: Who sells affordable professional liability / malpractice insurance for dentists?
Question by needbabybad: Who sells affordable professional liability / malpractice insurance for dentists?
Looking for more affordable insurance for me, my partners and our dental practice. We think there is too little choice of insurance companies offering professional liability and other commercial insurance to dental practices and dentists. Does anyone know who else can offer us more choices in competitive coverage?
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Answer by leslie c
Actually Brown & Brown of Texas, Inc. (a subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc., one of the world’s largest insurance brokers) has a special program to cover dentists and their practices including professional liability and all forms of commercial, group employee benefits and personal insurance. Their program is over 30 years old and one of the leaders in this field. They represent the dentist in locating and placing their insurance coverage. They have over 100 different insurance companies that provide coverage to dentists under their Dental Practice Insurance Program. www.bbtexas.com or (800) 833-0188.
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can the defense’s medical expert be used as the plaintiff’s expert witness in a medical malpractice case?
Question by Tony: can the defense’s medical expert be used as the plaintiff’s expert witness in a medical malpractice case?
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Answer by ktray1275
usually the plaintif has to provide their own but the plaintiffs atorney can get him in cross examination
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How much does Dental Hygiene malpractice insurance cost?
Question by I need help: How much does Dental Hygiene malpractice insurance cost?
In indiana
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Answer by ledorkii
Generate your quote here:
http://www.hpso.com/pli/pliindex.php3
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How much will I need to pay in legal malpractice insurance?
Question by hawksocc8: How much will I need to pay in legal malpractice insurance?
I’m a recent law grad sitting for the bar in July. I’m trying to shop around for a quote for legal malpractice, but don’t want to go through the time of getting a full quote (especially since I’m not licensed yet).
I’d be looking for coverage for a solo practitioner, general practice, recent grad. Does anyone have any clue what that would run me, either from personal experience or whatever?
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Answer by nowland2235
Unfortunately for me I do run quotes for that type of insurance (more commonly called Legal Professional Liability)but cannot do quotes for the State of California. For the type of practice you are describing would commonly cost only about $ 1200 per year. They two best companies that I have found as an independent agent, is Travelers and The Hartford, so that is who I would check with first.
You can find more about your questions on insurance at www.myabi.com.
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Which Malpractice Insurance/Professional Liability Insurance for Registered Nurse (RN) is the best?
Question by Aksa_Guam_itsa: Which Malpractice Insurance/Professional Liability Insurance for Registered Nurse (RN) is the best?
There are several Malpractice Insurances/Professional Liability Insurances. Can anybody, who really knows well, tell which one is the best? (Especially in the state of New York)
Thanks.
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Answer by slimthing
a lot of my friends have NSO. nurse service organization
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Q&A: malpractice insurance!?
Question by ♫Donna♫: malpractice insurance!?
i am a medical student and i am going to do elective in McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
they asked me to get a medical malpractice insurance or medical liability insurance for a student
from where can i get this insurance ?
i told the office there in mcmaster that i dont have it and i couldnt get it from the insurance company around it and they gave me annual insurance and its very expenisive
i just need it for 6 weeks
any 1 can help please =(
thanks
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Answer by mbrcatz
You should ask in your school. You can’t buy malpractice, as a student, privately, from insurance.
Yes, it’s very expensive.
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Malpractice Insurance?
Question by wildflower2411478: Malpractice Insurance?
I was wondering if someone could please tell me how to get Malpractice Insurance? I am going to be trying to attend college this spring for EMT-Basic course that says I have to have it. But I dont understand espically since I am a college student trying to become an EMT or Paramedic.
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Answer by mebbe_sew_mebbe_knot
I have never heard of a training program in ANY health professional program that doesn’t cover it’s own students. You should check with your clinical instructor, you will undoubtedly find that there is a policy in place for the students.
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