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Jun 05, 2023
Driving Positive Outcomes in the Professional Liability Advocacy Arena
Remi Stone, JD, Director, Government Relations, The Doctors Company
It is imperative for healthcare practitioners to weigh in on legislative matters involving healthcare provision and access. These expert tips can help you engage with policymakers and communicate effectively.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Patient Relationships Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education on managing patient relationships.

May 15, 2020
Plastic Surgery: Frequently Asked Patient Safety Questions
Susan Shepard, MSN, RN, Senior Director, Patient Safety and Risk Management Education
Our experts answer questions from plastic surgeons, addressing issues such as patient selection and managing patient expectations.

Mar 04, 2024
Combating Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Office Practice
Julia N. Goldman, JD, Associate Attorney, Goldman Law Firm
Attorney Julia Goldman outlines strategies for implementing an effective plan to combat workplace violence.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Professional Education
Failure to Rescue a Recurring Post-Surgical Event (Claims Corner CME)
Claims arising from the perioperative experience are frequent, often preventable, and some of the costliest claims for physicians. One study of surgical claims conducted by The Doctors Company noted that about two out of three general surgeons have been involved in a medical malpractice suit.  Malpractice data consistently finds that the most serious and common post-operative complications are unrecognized intestinal puncture or perforation. Diagnostic error by surgeons involving unrecognized intestinal puncture or perforation of an organ can quickly lead to septic shock and death.

Agents and Brokers

Sep 01, 2024
Patient Billing Challenges: Frequently Asked Questions
Richard F. Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, Part of TDC Group
We offer strategies to address common questions about patient billing concerns.

Take Action: How Clinicians Can Advocate for Medical Liability Reform
You, as clinicians, have a frontline perspective that elected officials value to educate them to make informed decisions on policy. Here are helpful tips about the process and how to approach interactions with legislators and policymakers.

Communication Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education on issues surrounding patient-clinician communication.

Jun 22, 2022
Patient Safety in Dentistry: Communication
Sue Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company
Effective communication improves teamwork and creates a safer environment for patients. It can also enhance patient engagement and satisfaction and reduce the risk of professional liability claims, even if an adverse event occurs.