Simulation-Based Training Prepares Practitioners for High-Risk Events
SIM-based training can enhance clinical skills and competencies while helping students and midcareer professionals prepare for various scenarios, including emergencies.
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Increasing APC Responsibilities Lead to New Care Models: How TDC Group Provides Support
In a time of worsening physician shortages, new approaches to primary care, home care, and elder care are essential. Thoughtful structuring of care teams can assist many specialties in maintaining or expanding access to care while containing costs, relieving burdens for physicians, and continuing to provide high-quality and attentive care. Learn more about these new care models and how TDC Group provides support from Laura Kline, Senior Vice President of Business Development for TDC Group.
December 15, 2022, Psychiatric Times
Eight Best Practices for Medical Malpractice Defense
Peter Kolbert, SVP for Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, provides insight on how preparation is the best tool to defend malpractice litigation.
Mar 07, 2025
EHR Interoperability and Artificial Intelligence: Don’t Put the Cart Before the Horse
Healthcare practitioners are ready to let AI lighten their loads—but first, we need to achieve EHR interoperability. AI can help us with that, too.
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Inappropriate Dental Care and Delegation During Use of Conscious Sedation Lead to Patient Death
Our discussion of a tragic case includes strategies to help dental professionals avoid patient injury when performing a treatment or procedure involving sedation or anesthesia.
Plastic Surgery Closed Claims Study Reveals Most Common Case Types
In this study of plastic surgery closed claims, The Doctors Company looks at the most common case types, most common patient injuries, primary drivers / frequent allegations, and strategies for mitigating risk for both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
Quick Check: Informed Consent Process
Using our Quick Check tool can help you improve your informed consent process and documentation.
The Doctors Company Commits to Health Workforce Well-Being as a Founding Member of the National Academy of Medicine’s Change Maker Campaign
On the 1st anniversary of the National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, The Doctors Company reinforces its commitment to health workforce well-being as a founding member of the Change Maker campaign of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). The national plan provides a roadmap for collective action to address the health worker burnout crisis, strengthen workplace well-being, and restore the nation’s health.
Professional Education
Shoulder Dystocia Clinician-Patient Disclosure
This enduring activity is designed to assist physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in enhancing their communication skills when disclosing a shoulder dystocia injury to patients and family members. This type of injury to the infant may, unfortunately, occur despite the best of care; however, effective physician-patient communication is an integral part of clinical practice and has been shown to positively influence outcomes by increasing patient understanding and trust.
Jun 06, 2023
Cultural Diversity in Healthcare: Strategies for Culturally Appropriate Patient Care
A practitioner’s cultural competence—the ability to understand and interact effectively with people from other cultures—is critically important in helping to achieve health equity for all patients.
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