IDI members insured against malpractice

IDI members insured against malpractice

JAKARTA (JP): PT Asuransi Allianz Utama Indonesia signed an
agreement on Wednesday with the Indonesian Doctors Association
(IDI) to provide coverage against malpractice claims.

"This scheme is designed to protect both doctors and
patients," IDI vice chairman Achmad Djojosoegito said, adding
that the insurance would help doctors face possible malpractice
charges in a proper and fair procedure.

There was limited details of the new arrangement, but
according to Achmad "the insurance company will pay material
compensation to the victims" once a court and a medical review
determines that a doctor was negligent or committed a procedural
mistake.

"However, we are still discussing the insurance premium so as
not to burden doctors," Achmad said.

IDI boasts a membership of some 40,000 medical practitioners
nationwide.

"This way, the doctors can be more self-assured in conducting
their duties," he added.

Also present during Wednesday's ceremony was Allianz Utama
Indonesia president director Manfred Wittau. The company is part
of the Allianz Group, which has 200 companies in 70 countries as
members, with total assets of US$600 billion. (edt)