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February 04, 2022, Medscape
Malpractice Case: Did Misplaced Test Result Lead to Death?
In this Medscape article, find two malpractice claims case studies from The Doctors Company. One case covers a misplaced test result with a pediatrician and a cardiologist, and the other involves an obstetrician and a missed opportunity to document the risk factors with a particular patient.

February 26, 2025, STAT News
Are We Adopting AI Scribes Based on…Vibes?
This article examines AI-driven scribe technologies and their marketing claims. It also cites the article "Ambient Listening–Legal and Ethical Issues," in which I. Glenn Cohen, JD; Julie Ritzman, MBA, CPHRM; and Richard F. Cahill, JD, provide a comprehensive analysis of the legal and ethical considerations associated with the use of ambient listening technologies in healthcare settings.

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.

October 09, 2025, Medical Economics
AI on Trial: A Conversation With Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer at The Doctors Company
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way medicine is practiced and raising profound new questions about liability, accountability, and patient safety. Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer at The Doctors Company, discusses how AI is beginning to influence medical malpractice and why the legal system isn’t yet ready for what’s coming.

February 24, 2024, Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
Analysis of Closed Claims Among All Medical Specialties: Importance of Communication and Other Non-Clinical Contributing Factors
Evaluation of contributing factors associated with medical malpractice claims provides important information to optimize the patient–provider relationship. This review of closed claims from The Doctors Company highlights common factors contributing to lawsuits and strategies to avoid them, with a particular focus on communication.

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