Civil liability insurance in Colombia must be purchased by doctors or health professionals who wish to protect their assets. Doctors, dentists, paramedics, nurses, assistants, therapists, or other health professionals in Colombia can be supported and protected by this insurance when exercising their professional activity. In addition, it supports you when the rights of patients are violated, providing legal advice and financial support to face a claim for an error or omission committed involuntarily during the exercise of your profession.
Patients can claim compensation when the rights to life, bodily integrity and good physical and mental conditions are violated, that is why all health professionals in Colombia should purchase civil liability insurance to be protected before claims for example from:
- Errors in diagnosis
- Leave strange elements in the body by mistake
- Wrong information
- Medication supply
- Neglecting the patient's evolution
- Act without your patient's consent.
- Error or omission in expert opinions that you may incur within a judicial process
- Failures in the treatment of sensitive or personal data that has been revealed causing damage.
- Defense expenses? for civil claims or medical ethics court
What is the benefit of a Civil Liability Insurance for Doctors and Health Professionals in Colombia?
- A civil liability policy protects your assets against threats of legal action for professional actions.
- Compensates the patient for damages caused by the insured, due to erroneous doctors for which he is responsible.
- The insurance covers legal expenses and obligations
What insurers in Colombia offer civil liability insurance for health professionals
- Sura
- Mapfre
- Liberty Insurance
- State Insurance
- Bolivar Insurance
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