Video Nov 15, 2023
Shoulder Dystocia: Physician-Patient Disclosure
The purpose of this video is to assist physicians in enhancing their communication skills when disclosing a shoulder dystocia injury to patients and family members.
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Ophthalmology Claims: Informed Consent
The Doctors Company examined closed ophthalmology malpractice claims to gain insights into patient safety issues and strategies to mitigate risk.
Sep 05, 2025
Preventing Errors in Preoperative Clearance
Take this course to learn potential communication deficits in clinician-patient communication and how to incorporate an effective communication tool to reduce the risk of patient harm.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
August 12, 2024, Part B News
Your Patient Wants Records Sent Via Unsecure Email. Are You Covered?
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides recommendations for how to respond when patients request emailed medical records.
April 03, 2025, Cardiology Magazine
Critical Insights: Lessons From Delayed Diagnosis, Treatment in the ED
This article reviews how care and treatment delays in cardiology contribute to poor patient outcomes and medical malpractice litigation.
Video Oct 12, 2022
Telehealth Lessons Learned: Managing the Unexpected
Experts discuss the ways virtual visits can go sideways and strategies to handle those situations.
AI Scribe Risk Mitigation Checklist for Practices and Clinicians
Ambient AI scribe technology is rapidly becoming part of everyday clinical practice. This checklist outlines two areas of focus, organizational responsibilities and practitioner responsibilities, to help support the safe and compliant use of AI scribes while reducing liability exposure.
Patient Safety Strategies for Hospitalists
Physicians and advanced practice clinicians providing hospital inpatient care (hospitalists) face liability risks due to their diverse roles as a patient’s attending, covering, consulting, supervising, and/or comanaging practitioner.
Sep 05, 2025
Strong Working Relationships With Patients Protect Healthcare Practitioners
It’s a mistake to value technical expertise at the expense of rapport with the patient. Patient-centered communication weaves a safety net under clinicians if events take an unexpected turn.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
July 14, 2025, Part B News
Written Protocol for Inappropriate Behavior, However Mild, Can Help
It’s important for a medical practice to have a written policy for dealing with challenging patient situations in order to train and direct staff.
