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What you need to know about D & O liability insurance. 1980

S M Blaes

In response to trustees' concerns about a liability insurance crisis and about their own personal liability, many hospitals are purchasing directors and officers (D & O) liability insurance for their board members. This article describes the coverage that D & O policies should provide, lists the kinds of claims that are made against hospital trustees and officers, and suggests the need for preventive measures to reduce liability exposure.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007351	Insurance, Liability	Insurance against loss resulting from liability for injury or damage to the persons or property of others.	No-Fault Insurance,Insurance, No-Fault,Liability Insurance,No Fault Insurance
D008318	Malpractice	Failure of a professional person, a physician or lawyer, to render proper services through reprehensible ignorance or negligence or through criminal intent, especially when injury or loss follows. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)	Professional Negligence,Negligence,Negligence, Professional,Professional Negligences
D006075	Governing Board	The group in which legal authority is vested for the control of health-related institutions and organizations.	Board, Governing,Boards, Governing,Governing Boards
D006270	Health Facility Administrators	Managerial personnel responsible for implementing policy and directing the activities of health care facilities such as nursing homes.	Administrator, Health Facility,Administrators, Health Facility,Facility Administrator, Health,Facility Administrators, Health,Health Facility Administrator
D006740	Hospital Administrators	Managerial personnel responsible for implementing policy and directing the activities of hospitals.	Administrator, Hospital,Administrators, Hospital,Hospital Administrator
D014481	United States	A country in NORTH AMERICA between CANADA and MEXICO.