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Medical Indemnity for Interns

A career in medicine offers graduates many different and exciting directions. Sometimes it's hard to decide just which way to go; you may want to try different options or stay on one clear path.

Regardless of which route you choose, MDA National will be there to Support, Protect and Promote you on your journey through life as a medical professional.

With extensive industry experience and a long history of financial stability, MDA National Insurance offers interns a comprehensive and flexible Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy, which will cover you until 30 June 2013.

Apply now and you will receive a free AMH Emergency Companion Book (value $60). 

 

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√ Support    
           

Medico-legal advice at any time, every day

  • Our in-house medico-legal advisors are available to assist you with handling complaints, preparing reports and other general queries and concerns related to your profession.

Great service wherever you go

  • With national membership and offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide MDA National combines national strength with a local focus.

Convenient access to Member resources and benefits

  • A secure online service allows you to communicate and transact with us at a time that suits you as well as access online learning resources and other Member benefits.

√ Protect

A product to suit all stages of your career

  • MDA National Insurance’s Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy provides you with up to $20,000,000 protection against civil liability claims arising from: The provision of healthcare services including Good Samaritan Acts, Reporting an incident or healthcare practitioner to a professional body (whistleblower protection).

  • A sub limit of $500,000 in the aggregate applies for defence costs and costs orders arising out of investigations and inquiries such as: Medical Board investigations, Allegations of sexual misconduct and criminal matters, Disciplinary proceedings.

  • A sub limit of $150,000 in the aggregate applies for defence and legal costs arising out of: Alleged breaches of the Trade Practices Act 1974, Certain employment disputes, Seeking an Apprehended Violence Order.#

  • The Policy takes into account situations you may encounter as your career develops and changes, the Policy extends to cover circumstances such as: Surgical assisting, locum postings and private work generating up to $250,000 in billings.* Breaks-in-training, Short term overseas practice (excluding the US and its territories and subject to Underwriting approval), Volunteer work.

 √ Promote

Looking towards your future

  • With junior doctors involved in ambassadorial and advisory roles, your professional interests are promoted throughout MDA National, ensuring we remain relevant and forward thinking.

Helping you learn and practice

  • Risk management education and support tools, designed by junior doctors.

  • The DVD Series 16 Hours: A Day in the Life addresses the Medico-Legal issues experienced by junior doctors.

  • Partnering Your Professionalism is a unique program designed to educate and support doctors as they progress through their professional lives.

  • Education and risk management publications: First Defence, a quarterly magazine for junior doctors. A series of topic specific Medico-legal booklets designed to promote evidence-based best practice.

                                                           

How much? For How Long?   
                                                 

$20 including taxes. 
                                    
1 January 2012 to 30 June 2013. 


 

APPLY

To apply for a Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy download and read the relevant documents set out below and complete the online Intern Application form for Membership and Insurance Proposal.

 

Before making any decisions about whether to buy or hold any products issued by MDA National Insurance, please consider whether the products are suitable for your own needs and the relevant Combined Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement and Policy Wording. Contact us if you require a copy. For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us on 1800 011 255.

# For approved applicants and subject to the terms of the Policy. For more information about this policy, please refer to the current Risk Category Guide for Medical Practitioners and the Combined Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement and Policy Wording booklet. *After the completion of your Intern year and providing you have the appropriate training and/or qualifications for the additional work (excludes private cosmetic and obstetric practice).