Minor Consent: Challenges for Pediatric Dentistry
Identifying a minor patient’s legal guardianship and parental rights prior to initial treatment can help dental practitioners reduce risk.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology: Frequently Asked Patient Safety Questions
Our experts answer questions about topics in obstetrics and gynecology, including cesarean delivery on maternal request and screening mammograms.
December 20, 2024, PSQH
Patient Safety Predictions for 2025, Part 2
Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, Senior Vice President, Business Development, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how collaboration between physicians and advanced practice clinicians can lay the foundation for continuity of care, delivering significant benefits for patients and providers.
Nov 18, 2025
The Doctors Company Foundation Honors the Life and Legacy of Patient Safety Luminary Lucian Leape, MD
We are deeply saddened by the passing earlier this year of Lucian Leape, MD, a giant in healthcare who is widely considered the parent of the modern patient safety movement.
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Curbside Consultations: Patient Safety and Legal Risks
Informal consultations are tempting to busy healthcare practitioners because they are convenient and speedy, but these situations also include inherent liability risks for the consulting practitioner.
September 22, 2025, Part B News
Preventive Measures, Appropriate Responses Reduce Litigation Risks
You can’t eliminate the risk that a patient will sue your practice, but there are ways you can reduce the risk of lawsuits, protect your staff, and increase patient satisfaction at the same time.
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