Malpractice Case Studies: What Went Wrong? (Episode 2)
A malpractice attorney clearly explains why proper documentation is essential each time a physician sees a patient. Lack of documentation can lead to a lawsuit—don't make this mistake.
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Aug 27, 2024
Continuing Education: Pain Management Closed Claims Analysis
Our complimentary for-credit course offers lessons learned from pain management claims.
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Midwives, Are You Covered? 5 Questions to Ask About Professional Liability Insurance
Midwives face distinct, significant, and long-lasting liability risks, and providing excellent care is not enough to mitigate them. Careful consideration of liability coverage options is essential for midwives to protect their licenses, reputations, professional and geographic mobility, and long-term financial health.
Patient Safety Strategies for Surrogate Births
Surrogate pregnancies present unique challenges that require planning and clear communication.
Professional Education
Module 1: Eliminating Stigma Through Clinical Understanding (Innovations and Smart Approaches in Safe Prescribing)
Learn several new concepts and innovation tips. Learn about the new CDC Guidelines about pain. This program will show how to treat pain, opioid withdrawal, and/or opioid addiction. It will show how to taper opioids and you will learn how to conduct “motivational interviewing.” You will gain an increased awareness in neurobiology, psychology, and heritability of addiction. Examine your own internal biases that impact care of your patients who misuse opioids. Lastly, you will evaluate addiction without stigma to build trust and rapport with patients who misuse opioids. This module consists of four audio-filled videos. To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a passing score of 80 percent in the post-test questions.
Protecting Medical Liability Reform
The Doctors Company continues to play an instrumental role in the passage—and continued preservation—of medical liability tort reform legislation on behalf of doctors and all healthcare professionals nationwide. More than 30 states have enacted medical liability reform laws to promote access to healthcare. However, these laws are constantly under attack. The Doctors Company fiercely advocates at the legislative, judicial, and regulatory levels to defend these hard-won protections.
Pediatrics: Consider Car Window Hammers for Your Office Emergency Response Kit
Seconds count if an infant, toddler, or young child is accidentally locked inside a hot vehicle. A car window hammer can be a lifesaving tool to include in an emergency response cart or kit.
Risk Management and Education
The Doctors Company offers a wealth of expert patient safety/risk management resources across a wide range of specialties and topics to help healthcare professionals and practices reduce risk and improve patient care. Explore our award-winning articles, videos, closed claims studies, education courses, and more.
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.
Nov 12, 2020
Cardiology Closed Claims Study
This review of 210 cardiology malpractice claims identifies the most common patient allegations and the specific factors contributing to patient injury.
