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The Emerging Importance of Professional Liability Insurance Coverage for Pharmacists
Denver, USA
Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, USA
- 1 Denver, USA
- 2 Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, USA
Pharmacology & Pharmacy·Volume 05 (2014)·Pages 171–174·Published 10 February 2014·DOI10.4236/pp.2014.52023
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Abstract
As the responsibilities for clinical pharmacists have increased in recent years, the pharmacy practitioner finds the need for professional liability insurance. This report describes the practice changes under way and describes the malpractice insurance options available to current pharmacy practitioners.
KeywordsPharmacy Professional LiabilityPharmacist Malpractice Insurance
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