As a longstanding part of the profession, we remain true to our 'doctors for doctors' ethos – owned and governed by doctors, caring for the wellbeing and interests of doctors.
For close to 100 years, ophthalmologists have trusted MDA National to support them through issues they face in their career. We remain committed to providing the expert advice and personalised service you need, when you need it, so you can keep on practising with confidence and providing outstanding patient care.
Personalised advice and support
- Medico-legal helpline available 24/7 for emergencies. Speak to a person, not a machine
- In-house medico-legal and claims and advisory experts
- One case manager until your matter is resolved
- Expert medico-legal claims and advisory team with a combined experience of 200+ years
- Support in practice and tailored risk management services
To find out more about how we can support you, please visit Why MDA National.
More Than Professional Indemnity
- 24-hour medico-legal advice– expertise and support when you need it most and no matter how small your query, with one case manager until your matter is resolved
- Member Online Services– access your insurance documents at your convenience, update your details and explore Member-only resources and online education.
- Accredited education– gain CPD (continuing professional development) points from our extensive suite of education, which we believe is unrivalled in Australian medical indemnity today.
- Support in Practice– personalised services to assist you in managing your professional risk.
- Experienced medico-legal advisers and case managers – with broad medico-legal experience, and healthcare and legal qualifications.
- Member discounts on medical education texts through Elsevier Health, CRC Press and Oxford University Press
- Industry events– in addition to hosting our own events such as medico-legal round tables and CPD accredited education, we participate in supporting the profession across the country via sponsorship, and by providing education to the broader medical profession.
- Doctors for Doctors Program– confidential peer support during medico-legal matters, exempt from mandatory reporting including complimentary and confidential professional support from an independent psychiatrist, should you need it during a medico-legal matter
- Access case studies and medico-legal blog posts to keep you informed with relevant, pertinent and practical medico-legal advice in our MDA National Library or subscribe to receive them directly in your inbox
- Corporate Social Responsibility– giving back to our community, including a Charity of Choice association with Beyondblue to help support doctors’ mental health.
- Local presence, national support– our Member Services team are available from 8:30am to 8pm AEST Monday to Friday, or contact one of your local Business Development Specialists
Comprehensive cover and protection
Your extensive MDA National Professional Indemnity covers you for civil claims, employment disputes, representation at a coronial inquiry and a wide range of medico-legal matters.
The following table is a brief summary of covers and limits. The summary wording should not be relied on as a full description of cover. Please refer to the Policy Wording† for full details of terms and conditions:
| Aggregate Limit of Cover for all Claims* | |
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$20 million |
| We will... | Aggregate Sub-limits* |
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$2 million |
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$100,000 but for claims by you for unpaid remuneration we will not pay more than the amount reasonably sought by you |
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$100,000 (with Excess of $20,000) |
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$100,000 |
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$250,000 |
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$100,000 for Medical Practitioner |
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$20,000 (with a maximum of $2,000 per day for up to 10 days) |
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$100,000 |
*Provided that the Maximum Limit of Indemnity is not exceeded.
†A copy of the Policy Wording is available at mdanational.com.au/Downloads.
For more information please read our Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy Combined Financial Services Guide (FSG), Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Policy Wording and Supplementary FSG and PDS including Amendments to the Policy Wording from our Download Center.
Risk Category & Gross Annual Billings
The cost of your medical indemnity insurance with MDA National will be determined depending on the type of speciality practice or procedures you undertake, the amount of gross annual billings and state in which you primarily practice.
Please refer to our Risk Category Guide to see which category suits your practise best, contact our Member Services team on 1800 011 255 (8:30am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday AEST) or your local Business Development Specialist can assist you with any questions you may have or guide you through the quote or application process.
CPD Accredited Education and Resources
MDA National provides timely education to help our Members minimise their medico-legal risk and continually improve their communication and non-clinical skills. Our resources include CPD accredited e-learning and face-to-face education. To find out more about the range of topics covered, or to book an education session for your practice, association or college meeting, visit our Education Activities page.
Visit the MDA National library to see our full suite of articles, blog posts, webinars and podcasts. You will also find a series of Podcasts on Apple Music and Spotify. Remember to subscribe to our medico-legal blog at the bottom of this page so you can stay up to date with short sharp blog posts relevant to the medical profession.
Visit the MDA National library to see our full suite of articles, blog posts, webinars and podcasts. You will also find a series of Podcasts on Apple Music and Spotify. Remember to subscribe to our medico-legal blog at the bottom of this page so you can stay up to date with short sharp blog posts relevant to the medical profession.
Unparalleled Member care
- Doctor for Doctors program, where you can talk freely with a peer who understands your situation and the impact of a medico-legal matter
- Doctor-led and doctor-informed service delivery
- A focus on achieving the best professional and personal outcome for the doctor
- Local presence and national support - benefit from the strength, backing, and resources of a national brand as well as the local knowledge and presence of state offices.
This is your MDA National – your trusted partner for support in the moments that matter
Industry-leading support in the moments that matter
Our highly qualified and experienced in-house legal team works in close partnership with you to resolve your particular matter as expediently as possible.
Where appropriate, our claims team will partner with external senior lawyers or engage directly with senior counsel, so you will have the most appropriate expertise matched to your specific needs, to ensure the best possible outcome.
Read a case study on how we helped a Member with an unusual request from the police to breach patient confidentiality and privacy.
To read more medico-legal articles and case studies, download MDA National’s Member publication, Defence Update, here.
Reasons why Members called us for advice
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34%Advice/Ethical Dilemma |
10%Medical Records |
8%Ending Doctor-Patient Relationship |
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7%Practice Management |
7%Medico-legal Report |
6%Employment Issues |
Resources
MDA National provides a range of relevant resources to help our Members minimise their medico-legal risk and continue practising with confidence.
Articles & case studies
- Contracts the basics every doctor should know
- Consent revisited when the little things are the big things
- Fines for advertising cannabis and other prescription medicines
- Dealing with the stress of litigation and complaints
- More than just advice
- When duty calls: responding in an emergency
- Recalls and reminders: closing the loop
- Not worth the paper its written on
- Outback Vision - A Compelling Mission
- How to write a medico-legal report
Webpages
Videos / webinar recordings
- Patient Autonomy in Australian Medical care A live debate
- Systematic efforts to reduce harms due to prescribed opioids – webinar recording
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Privacy Q&A: practical, proactive advice & answers to your information security questions – webinar excerpt
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Privacy & Info Security in Private Medical Practice – webinar excerpt
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Avoiding Medical Marketing Mistakes – webinar excerpt
e-Learning activities
Other resources
- Head over to the MDA National library to see our full suite of articles, blog posts, webinars and podcasts.
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Resources |
MDA National provides a range of relevant resources to help our Members minimise their medico-legal risk and continue practising with confidence.
Articles & case studies
- Contracts the basics every doctor should know
- Consent revisited when the little things are the big things
- Fines for advertising cannabis and other prescription medicines
- Dealing with the stress of litigation and complaints
- More than just advice
- When duty calls: responding in an emergency
- Recalls and reminders: closing the loop
- Not worth the paper its written on
- Outback Vision - A Compelling Mission
- How to write a medico-legal report
Webpages
Videos / webinar recordings
- Patient Autonomy in Australian Medical care A live debate
- Systematic efforts to reduce harms due to prescribed opioids – webinar recording
-
Privacy Q&A: practical, proactive advice & answers to your information security questions – webinar excerpt
-
Privacy & Info Security in Private Medical Practice – webinar excerpt
-
Avoiding Medical Marketing Mistakes – webinar excerpt
e-Learning activities
Other resources
- Head over to the MDA National library to see our full suite of articles, blog posts, webinars and podcasts.
Stay connected with medico-legal updates sent to your inbox
Subscribe to our medico-legal blog at the bottom of this page so you can stay up to date with the latest medico-legal updates and best practice advice, relevant to the medical profession.
