A nurse considering purchasing malpractice insurance should be aware that malpractice insurance provided by the hospital:

a. only offers protection while on duty.
b. is limited in the amount of coverage.
c. is difficult to renew.
d. can be terminated at any time.


A
Most institutional insurance only provides liability coverage if the nurse is on duty at that facility.

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