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[DYSPHAGIA] Liability



In a message dated 12/8/01 12:34:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
justjanet@uswest.net writes:

<< For example, if a facility tried to
 turn around and point their finger at the SLP & say it was the SLP's fault, 
then
 we would not be covered at that point under most policies.  
 Thanks for any input.
 
  >>
My understanding is that practitioners carry insurance for exactly this 
situation.  

Gerry Brooks
--
Gerard B. Brooks, MA, CCC
Brain Injury Program Director
Northeast Center for Special Care
Lake Katrine, New York
www.northeastcenter.com
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