Delay in Diagnosing Breast Cancer: A Case Summary and Tips to Reduce Risk
A delay in diagnosing breast cancer may result when a patient doesn’t follow through with diagnostic recommendations.
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Best Imaginable Service for Our Members
Providing superior service is more than a best practice for us, it’s at the core of who we are. And according to the exceptional rankings we’ve received across multiple categories of support in our Member Experience Survey, our members agree.
July 01, 2025, Physicians Practice
How to Counter Medical Misinformation and Support Engaged Patients
In a recent survey of physicians by The Doctors Company, 64 percent of physicians named misinformation on social media one of the most challenging aspects of practicing medicine. Correcting misinformation during an office visit requires time, effort, and building trust in the physician-patient relationship.
Facing Diminished Trust, Doctors Question Their Calling
A new survey of physicians by The Doctors Company confirms a familiar but deepening concern: Few physicians would recommend a career in medicine. The survey’s results point to mounting challenges that are eroding professional satisfaction and prompting many clinicians to reevaluate their futures.
Cultural Diversity in Healthcare: Strategies for Culturally Appropriate Patient Care
A practitioner’s ability to understand and interact effectively with people from other cultures is critically important to helping to achieve health equity for all patients.
The Doctors Company Awarded a Great Place to Work Certification™
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is pleased to announce the company is Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® in 2023. This is the second time the company has received this prestigious designation.
August 21, 2025, Part B News
Physician Survey: Just 12% Recommend Career in Medicine
A recent survey from The Doctors Company found that physicians are worried about patients relying on medical misinformation from social media. But perhaps the most disturbing finding is the spectacularly low percentage of physicians who would encourage young people to seek a career in their field.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Radiology Workflow
Although artificial intelligence has the potential to enhance workflow improvements in radiology, its applications may also have downstream consequences that are not yet fully realized.
Mar 07, 2025
Early Wins in Integrating AI Into a Healthcare System
A healthcare system finds success in implementing AI tools for practitioner keyboard liberation and patient care gap closure.
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Process Failures Lead to Patient Harm in Dentistry
We outline important strategies for documenting the clinical justification for any alternative treatment plan, obtaining informed consent, and providing follow-up care.
