Question

physicians and other health care professionals purchase
insurance to protect them from liability relating to claims arising from
patient treatment.
a third - party payer
b. workers compensation
c. medical malpractice
d. bonding

Explanation:

Medical malpractice insurance is specifically designed to protect healthcare providers from liability claims related to patient treatment. A third - party payer is an entity that pays medical claims (like an insurance company paying for a patient's care), workers' compensation is for work - related injuries of employees, and bonding is a financial guarantee (not related to liability from patient treatment).

Answer:

C. medical malpractice