Requests to Amend a Medical or Dental Record
Patients have the right to request amendments to their medical or dental records, but practitioners have the right to determine if the changes will be made. Following the guidelines presented here can help ensure clear communication and documentation.
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Oversedation and Failure to Resuscitate in Dentistry
This case discussion covers risk management issues involving sedation and provides strategies to help practices keep patients safe.
The Doctors Company | Medical Malpractice Insurance
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Sep 05, 2025
An Updated Approach to Perioperative Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: Cleared for Take-Off?
The new guideline for evaluating surgical patients for cardiovascular risk promotes a multidisciplinary approach that can help improve patient outcomes.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Dec 02, 2024
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: An Underrecognized Risk of Using Semaglutide Medications
The explosion in the use of appetite-suppressing semaglutide medications has created rising concerns about a potential upsurge in cases of Wernicke’s encephalopathy.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Sep 01, 2023
Dental Case Studies
The case studies presented here provide insights into closed claim scenarios that can help dental professionals enhance their practices as they mitigate risks.
Process Failures Lead to Patient Harm in Dentistry
We outline important strategies for documenting the clinical justification for any alternative treatment plan, obtaining informed consent, and providing follow-up care.
Informed Consent Sample Forms
Customize our informed consent sample forms to your practice and your patients.
Dec 02, 2024
Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Recipients
The Doctors Company Foundation awarded three new grants in 2024.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Scott Ruthstrom
Scott Ruthstrom is COO of FDA Services in Tallahassee, Florida. He has served the insurance needs of Florida's dentists for 19 years.
