Medical Protective, a dental malpractice insurance provider, has released a digital edition of its "Dental Malpractice 101 for Students & Residents" handbook.
The book contains interactive elements such as informative pop-outs, videos, animations, and other easy-to-read visuals to aid in the understanding of dental malpractice and malpractice insurance, according to the company. Each chapter is devoted to a specific topic, including policy type, consent to settle policy provisions, risk management, claims defense, and what to ask when choosing a malpractice insurance provider.
"We are committed to ensuring that every dental student across the country has the information they need to make an informed decision in choosing a malpractice insurance provider," said Eric Clark, vice president and dental leader for Medical Protective. "This digital book is instrumental in delivering that education in a format that caters to the learning style of today's dental student."
The handbook is formatted for use on an iPad and is available on iBooks for free.