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The Malpractice Experience of Obstetricians with Shoulder Dystocia: Preparation May Mitigate Risks With This Unpredictable Event
Shoulder dystocia (SD) is a rare complication of vaginal delivery. The purpose of this study was to better understand factors that may contribute to medical malpractice claims with SD and to offer recommendations to practicing obstetricians regarding the management of SD.

Prevent, Communicate, Document: Medical Malpractice Data Help Us Manage Risk
Medical malpractice data offer a rich source of information for gaining insights into high-risk specialties, medical conditions, and procedures that result in claims.

The Importance of Clinical Health Information at the Point of Radiology Order
Having ready access to patients’ clinical information helps radiologists eliminate assumptions and apply their skills and expertise in rendering accurate interpretive reports.

January 12, 2023, Part B News
Tap, Tap: See Better Patient Results, and Provider Scores, with SMS Outreach
Sue Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company, provides commentary on how patient text messaging is increasing in use for certain healthcare settings.

August 05, 2024
Don’t Let Patient Disputes Escalate; Plan to Protect Yourself
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, contributes recommendations for managing troublesome minor patient disputes.

Dec 02, 2024
Want to Retain Practitioners and Improve Patient Safety? Align Practice Culture
Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, Medical Director, The Doctors Company and TDC Group
Healthcare systems that foster cultural alignment can better retain practitioners, control costs, and improve patient safety.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

November 09, 2023, Medscape
Recording Residents' Patient Exams Raises Skills―And Privacy Concerns
Richard F. Cahill, Esq., Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides strategies for healthcare providers and clinics to avoid legal trouble surrounding patient recording.

Jun 05, 2025
To Call, or Not to Call? Collaborative Communication Across Medical Specialties
Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, FACC, Medical Director, The Doctors Company and TDC Group
As medical knowledge sprints ahead, we can increase safety and manage clinician workload by collaborating with colleagues in other specialties to plan when, how, and why we refer and consult.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

As Corporate Entities Enter Healthcare, Practices Can Respond via Patient-Centered Care
Corporate entities have always been involved in healthcare, but now mega corporations—from outside the medical space—are entering the field. The involvement of these large non-legacy corporate entities in healthcare is growing and is challenging—and while this trend brings some benefits, it will also impact how all clinicians provide healthcare.

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.