When a physician has malpractice insurance, who should they contact first when faced with a malpractice lawsuit?
A. The patient
B. The office manager
C. The insurance company
D. The lawyers
E. The patient's lawyer
C. The insurance company
The physician should contact the malpractice insurance company. Sometimes the insurance company will provide their own lawyer to help with the defense of the case.
Health Professions
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