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Prevent Wrong-Tooth Dental Procedures
Wrong-site procedures are a common problem in dentistry. A wrong tooth extraction can be prevented with the use of proper protocols, including confirmed communication with referring dentists and documentation of verbal discussions with patients.

Requests to Amend a Medical or Dental Record
Patients have the right to request amendments to their medical or dental records, but practitioners have the right to determine if the changes will be made. Following the guidelines presented here can help ensure clear communication and documentation.

Medical and Dental Record Retention
Retaining well-maintained patient records helps medical and dental professionals ensure continuity of care; protect against any future professional liability claims, licensing board complaints, and peer review inquiries; and can assist when responding to investigations by governmental compliance agencies and billing audits.

Patient Safety Strategies for Gastroenterologists
Gastroenterologists can reduce potential liability with strategies that include conducting a thorough preprocedure patient evaluation and matching the facility and setting to the patient.

Cardiology Risk Review Launched
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, today released “Cardiology Claims: February Malpractice Risk Review,” the newest edition in a monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support patient safety and clinical risk management.

Dec 05, 2025
2025 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
Dennis Chiu, JD, Director, Government Relations, The Doctors Company
The U.S. Supreme Court and state supreme courts across the nation handed down significant decisions affecting healthcare practitioner liability in the past year.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Medical Liability Advocacy Guide for Clinicians
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.

Mar 04, 2024
Proactively Manage Patient Expectations With a Conditions of Treatment Agreement
Debra Kane Hill, MBA, RN, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, and Richard F. Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company
Protect your practice with a plan to proactively manage challenging patient behaviors.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Manage Patient Distraction During Telehealth Visits
Distracted patient behaviors during telehealth visits can affect the practitioner’s ability to establish rapport and provide safe, effective patient care.

Suicide Risk Screening in Primary Care
At any given time, some of your patients are having thoughts of suicide. Effective suicide prevention requires a comprehensive approach.