Here's why doctors should consider professional indemnity insurance

Dr Ravi Kannan, a Magsaysay award winner, has led the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Assam, providing free or subsidized cancer care treatments. However, doctors in India are increasingly facing litigation, with courts ruling that they fall under the Consumer Protection Act. This has led to higher legal costs for doctors, highlighting the need for professional indemnity insurance to cover potential claims and expenses. Despite challenges, doctors should continue setting benchmarks...