PRI Offers Weekly Virtual Peer Support to Sustain Medical Professionals During Pandemic Response

Business Wire

ROSLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers (“PRI”), an admitted medical malpractice insurer in New York State, announced the expansion of its peer support program for the medical professionals on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. PRI is hosting weekly virtual group sessions with a focus on self-care and stress management during the current crisis. Physicians who are not currently PRI insureds are welcome and encouraged to participate, and all participation is anonymous.

The weekly sessions are led by Dr. Michael “Mick” Krasner, MD, FACP, a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Krasner will lead the group through mindfulness exercises and discuss methods to alleviate extreme stress, followed by a confidential group discussion during which attendees can share their personal insights and find comfort and support in their fellow physicians.

“The coronavirus pandemic is causing unforeseen pressure on our healthcare system’s greatest assets, its medical professionals," said Sanford Goldberg, M.D., Medical Director at PRI. “PRI is dedicated to supporting those risking their own wellbeing, and often that of their families, to fight this disease. By providing a forum for these professionals to concentrate on self-care and healing, we hope they will be better able to face this great challenge."

For many years, PRI has offered both group and one-on-one peer support to its insured physicians in hopes of providing our doctors a forum within which they can discuss their professional problems and hopefully alleviate the stresses and concerns associated with those problems.

During this critical time, PRI remains more committed than ever to supporting our doctors and offering the New York medical community continued support in many mediums. We welcome all New York State physicians to avail themselves of access to our remarkable experts on the issues that impact them personally and the quality of care they provide their patients. For more information, please visit https://www.pri.com/category/events.

About Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers

Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers (PRI), is the third largest admitted medical malpractice insurer in New York State and one of the Top Ten insurers in the country providing professional liability insurance to physicians and medical facilities. Founded in 1982 by doctors to serve the healthcare industry and its professionals, PRI continues to be a leader in providing coverage and innovative products that anticipate the needs and further the financial goals of policyholders, and offers key services to help improve the liability environment for doctors, chiropractors, dentists and healthcare facilities.