OTDs not higher risk, say insurers.

Australian Doctor,  September, 2005  

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By Megan Howe

TWO medical indemnity insurers have denied that overseas-trained doctors pose a higher indemnity risk -- despite their industry association suggesting measures such as premium loadings or supervisory requirements could be applied to some OTDs.

The Medical Indemnity Industry Association of Australia (MIIAA), in a submission to the Productivity Commission's medical workforce inquiry, called for medical boards to adopt a rigorous national assessment of the qualifications of all doctors, including OTDs.

While OTDs accredited by the Australian Medical Council could ...

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