Maternal Health Closed Claim Review: Preparing a Facility for Emergencies
This case study highlights risk reduction strategies facilities can use to prepare for and address maternal health emergencies.
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May 02, 2025, Inside Medical Liability Online
MPL Case: Could This Medication Error Occur in Your Practice?
Medication errors and patient falls present marked risks for oncology patients and practices. These types of adverse events, when they occur, are especially likely to result in malpractice claims with paid indemnities. Experts from The Doctors Company discuss how attention to systems factors such as practice policies and protocols, supported by staff training in adherence and implementation, can help protect patients from harm and practices from liability.
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Prevention of Medical Errors 2024 to 2026 (National)
Few medical errors are attributed to faulty medical judgment. More commonly, they are attributed to system failures inherent in healthcare delivery. By drawing on our professional liability closed claims data, we have identified common performance and diagnostic errors. We analyzed loss prevention measures in tandem with the elements necessary to conduct a credible and thorough root cause analysis to reduce system failures, respond to sentinel events, prevent medical errors, and improve patient safety. The purpose of this program is to provide clinicians with the most current information regarding the prevention of common performance and diagnostic errors.
Jun 05, 2025
Risk Self-Assessment Programs Help Members Improve Practice Safety
As a member of the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, you have access to unique, industry-leading resources and benefits. This quarter, we're proud to feature our members-only risk self-assessment programs.
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Healthcare Practitioners and On-Call Duties: Top Questions on Liability Risks
Our experts respond to questions about medical staff bylaws and on-call service requirements.
Reduce Clinician Burnout and Improve Well-Being With People-First Leadership
Solving burnout requires a comprehensive organizational commitment and people-first leaders who have the tenacity to change systems and deliver solutions.
Otolaryngology: Inadequate Informed Consent Can Lead to Malpractice Claims
Our analysis of otolaryngology claims revealed that inadequate informed consent is a frequent contributing factor in malpractice claims.
Jun 05, 2023
Exclusive Program for Member Practice Managers
Our complimentary program for practice managers is designed for clinical and nonclinical professionals who are new to practice management or seeking a refresher.
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Dental Malpractice Insurance Coverage
Industry-leading malpractice insurance for dentists, including coverage for dental assistants and hygienists at no additional cost and coverage for all dental specialties.
Resources for Practice Managers
Get all our expert resources on important practice management topics, including OSHA standards, compliance, training, checklists, and tools.