Video Dec 08, 2022
Navigating Healthcare in a Post-Roe World
The repeal of Roe v. Wade created many challenges for physicians practicing reproductive healthcare. TDC Group hosted a panel of experts who discussed telehealth, legal implications, health inequities, physician training, emergency care, and the loss of physician voices in a post-roe world.
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Jun 05, 2023
Continuing Education: Prevention of Medical Errors (2023–2025 Edition)
Our complimentary on-demand course draws on our closed claims data to identify common performance and diagnostic errors.
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Jun 22, 2022
Patient Safety in Dentistry: Communication
Effective communication improves teamwork and creates a safer environment for patients. It can also enhance patient engagement and satisfaction and reduce the risk of professional liability claims, even if an adverse event occurs.
Jan 19, 2021
Requests for Pathology Specimens: Medical and Legal Guidelines
Pathology specimens are irreplaceable materials that may become evidence in a malpractice claim. Knowing how to respond to requests will help you safeguard specimens and minimize your potential liability exposure.
April 07, 2022, Medical Economics
Which Specialties Are Seeing the Biggest Malpractice Premium Increases?
Robert E. White, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how malpractice rates generally are more stable in primary care than other specialties.
July 23, 2024, The Journal of Healthcare Risk Management
Social Inflation and Health Care Risk Management
This paper examines the concept of social inflation as it affects medical malpractice insurance claims, a phenomenon that warrants monitoring by risk managers.
April 01, 2023, Healthcare Risk Management
Avoid Patient Abandonment Claims with Education, Follow-Up
Sue Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, CPPS, CPHRM, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, shares insights on how good policies and strong communication can reduce the risk of patient abandonment claims.
Sep 01, 2023
Study Explores Malpractice Claims Against Orthopedic Surgeons
Our new study offers risk mitigation strategies for orthopedic surgeons.
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Sep 01, 2023
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan
With support from The Doctors Company Foundation, Michigan Medicine is working to enhance learning outcomes through augmented reality technology.
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Professional Education
Pain Management: A Closed Claim Analysis Looking at Risks and Lessons Learned
The Doctors Company has published an analysis of lawsuits and claims filed against pain management clinicians. This study provides quantitative and qualitative information that a clinician who practices pain management, including interventional approaches to treatment, would find useful in mitigating the risks of unintended outcomes or harms. This study breaks down where most patient injuries occur, what those injuries are, and the lessons learned from those claims. 1.25 credits