malpractice insurance physicians

Are doctors in other countries must have malpractice insurance too?
I am not aware that doctors are "necessary" have malpractice insurance. Having said that, in the U.S. and the EU, it would be foolish not to. It is the UK, at least, the only guarantee that the law "requires" is the risk of third for my car. All other insurance is voluntary. Ian M
Physician Shortages due ti medical malpractice