Summary: National Physicians Week recognizes and honors the hardworking men and women who took an oath to "do no harm" and keep us and our loved ones healthy. Learn more about the occupational risks physicians face daily, and how workers' compensation insurance can help them stay protected. Honoring the Medical Professionals Who Keep Us Healthy During National Physicians Week
March 25-31 marks the annual
National Physicians Week. This movement was started by Physicians Working Together (PWT), a group consisting of physicians across the world who provide information, advocacy, networking, collaboration, community outreach and support to other physicians and medical professionals alike. According to
PWT’s website, they “provide a forum for physicians from all disciplines to learn from one another’s experiences, share information, and find solutions to universal physician issues.”
In recognition of National Physicians Week, let’s all take a moment to honor the hardworking men and women who are devoted to keeping our loved ones and us healthy. Think about a time when a doctor made a difference in your life. Perhaps they helped cure a serious illness, mended a broken bone, or helped you get over a terrible cold you had last year. Whatever the case, be sure to thank your doctor the next time you are in for a visit.
Occupational Risks for Physicians
While doctors work to keep us safe and healthy, they also face various hazards in their profession that may impact their own safety and health. Some of these
occupational risks include:
- Physical hazards, such as those posed by patients who are angry or disoriented
- Slips and falls in the workplace
- Fatigue from working long shifts
- Emotional stress from experiencing patient trauma or death
- Strains and sprains from physical activities like moving/lifting patients or repetitive tasks
- Chemical and drug exposures
- Bloodborne pathogen/biological hazards
Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Physicians from AmTrust
When it comes to writing a
workers’ compensation policy for a physician, we generally focus on those that feature:
- At least one full-time employee (owners included), or part-time equivalent
- No more than 75 employees at any one location per shift
- New ventures acceptable
- Off-premises exposures acceptable, targeting more private-practice and similar risks – no hospitals
Protect your physician clients with
workers’ compensation coverage from AmTrust. For more information, please
contact us today.
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