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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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Failure to Diagnose and Refer Results in Court and Dental Board Action
This case explores the issues surrounding a misdiagnosis claim and outlines steps to help dental professionals avoid these types of allegations.

Quick Check: Informed Consent Process
Using our Quick Check tool can help you improve your informed consent process and documentation.

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Patients: Frequently Asked Questions
To help you understand LEP requirements, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions with strategies to ensure compliance.

Oversedation and Failure to Resuscitate in Dentistry
This case discussion covers risk management issues involving sedation and provides strategies to help practices keep patients safe.

January 04, 2023, PSQH
Patient Safety Predictions for 2023
David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group, offers predictions for patient safety and healthcare quality in 2023.

Disclosure Resources Appendix 4: Disclosure Meeting Protocol
Follow these protocols when having disclosure meetings with patients.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: What Healthcare Practitioners Need to Know
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, is the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S. Early diagnosis provides important benefits to diagnosed individuals and their loved ones, caregivers, and society.

Patient Safety Strategies for Surrogate Births
Surrogate pregnancies present unique challenges that require planning and clear communication.

Aug 27, 2024
2024 Legislative Session Demonstrates Continued Assault on Medical Liability Protections
Elizabeth Healy, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, and Dennis Chiu, JD, Senior Government Relations Specialist, The Doctors Company
Medical liability reforms that helped to end medical malpractice crises in recent decades are increasingly under attack.
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