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The Medical Professional Liability Association (MPL Association) is the world’s leading trade organization representing the MPL community. Association members are international and U.S.-based MPL indemnity and insurance companies, risk retention groups, captives, trusts, and other entities. 

The Association’s international members are based in seven countries and/or nations—Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, France, Scotland, and the Netherlands—and their operations cover parts of Europe, Scandinavia, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and a variety of other British Commonwealth nations.

The MPL Association offers comprehensive resources for professional education and training, networking, compilation and dissemination of data, and risk mitigation strategies all designed to help international companies broaden their understanding of global medical indemnity and insurance issues.

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International Perspective

Treating Family, Friends, and Colleagues: Why and How to Say 'No'

Practicing physicians often question whether it is appropriate for them to treat family, friends, or colleagues. It can be challenging when people with whom you have a close personal relationship seek informal, out-of-hours medical advice or request prescriptions. Learn more in the latest International Perspective from Australian member MIGA.

BY CARLEE SMYTH

International Perspective

Providing Quality End of Life Care

Physicians and patients alike find treatment decisions can become particularly difficult in end-of-life care. Ethical factors and clinical judgments can collide with beliefs, values, and hopes.

International Perspective

Kayll Steers UK Medical Protection Society Through Indemnity Changes, COVID, and More

As the chief executive officer of the UK Medical Protection Society (MPS), Simon Kayll is responsible for leading the organization to protect and support the professional interests of its members. With more than 300,000 members in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, the MPS is the world’s largest member-owned, not-for-profit healthcare provider protection organization.

BY AMY BUTTELL  



For more information about membership, contact Ginny McGuinness, Senior Director of Membership & Business Development, at gmcguinness@MPLassociation.org.

Knowledge Hub

The Knowledge Hub is designed to provide information for members on global issues facing the medical liability industry, including summaries of current legislation, laws, and regulations.

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If you have topics or content you would like included in the Knowledge Hub, contact Communications@MPLassociation.org.