April 13, 2022, Medical Economics
Why Patients Sue Their Doctor
Robert E. White, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, details why most lawsuits occur due to patient frustration with not getting answers to their questions regarding an unexpected outcome.
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June 01, 2023, Chicago Medicine
Childhood Obesity: Communication Strategies for Healthcare Practitioners
This article by Patti L. Ellis, RN, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company, discusses important lessons learned and practice improvement strategies surrounding childhood obesity for pediatric healthcare practitioners.
June 01, 2024, Healthcare Risk Management
Falls Remain a Leading Safety Problem, Still Need Attention
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides insight on how practices should respond to and prevent patient falls.
August 04, 2023, MDLinx
Iowa Neurosurgeon Beats $27 Million Malpractice Suit
David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the correlation between patient safety and malpractice risk.
Distracting Devices in Healthcare: Malpractice Implications
Digital distraction in healthcare is a threat to patient safety and physician well-being. Personal electronic devices can create a digital distraction so engaging that it consumes awareness, potentially preventing healthcare providers from focusing on the primary task at hand—caring for and interacting with patients.
Quick Check: Appointment Management
Using our Quick Check tool can help you improve your practice’s appointment management process.
Learning From Medical Oncology Malpractice Claims
Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., with certain types of cancer increasing despite overall declines in mortality. By reviewing closed malpractice claims involving the medical oncology specialty, our study aims to gain insights into factors affecting cancer care and treatment.
Education for Advanced Practice Clinicians
We are proud to be the industry leader in providing essential patient safety resources and unparalleled options for contact hours and continuing education for advanced practice clinicians.
Video Sep 11, 2024
A Medical Consult with GPT-4
Robert Wachter, MD, consults ChatGPT regarding a challenging patient case during the TDC Group 2024 Executive Advisory Board Meeting. Dr. Wachter is an Internist; Chair, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; and Member of the Board of Governors for The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group.
