Plugging the plugs.(ban on doctors endorsing medicines)(Column)

Australian Doctor,  February, 2007  

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Adam Cresswell

The ban on doctors endorsing medicines could save the profession's reputation, says Adam Cresswell

THOUSANDS of GPs have unwittingly taken out medical defence cover that will not give them the best protection should they be sued.

You might be one of them. So in this week's column I'm going to tell you what you need to know to make the right decisions -- and switch insurers if you need to.

But first, a message from my sponsor -- which, although it has paid me to write this article, I sincerely believe to be the best insurer in Australia.

Hang on -- ...

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