Board issues PI reminder
July 9, 2010
PHARMACISTS across the
country were yesterday reminded of
the requirement under the new
national registration arrangements
to have appropriate professional
indemnity insurance cover.
A statement issued by the
Australian Health Practitioner
Registration Agency said that with
the national law now in force
effective 01 July, all registered
health practitioners must have
cover consistent with their relevant
National Board’s approved
registration standard.
The communique also confirms
that a number of the national
boards are “considering
clarifications to their approved
registration standards for
professional indemnity insurance” -
but before any changes are
proposed to the Ministerial Council,
consultation will occur.
The AHPRA said the
requirements could be achieved by
individual practitioners taking out
their own insurance cover, or
through arrangements arising out
of employment situations.
Pharmacists were encouraged to
consider whether private insurance
coverage is necessary in their
individual circumstances, with
particular regard to the availability
of run-off cover, the retroactive
effect of the coverage, and the
scope of their practice.
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