July 14, 2025, Medical Economics
Why Only 12% of Physicians Would Choose Medicine Again
The Doctors Company's latest "Future of Healthcare" survey paints a sobering picture of physician morale and the medical industry in 2025. With an overall Net Promoter Score (NPS) of -52, only 12% of physicians said they would recommend medicine as a career path.
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Mapping the Perioperative Claims Experience of General Surgeons
About 63 percent of general surgeons have been involved in a medical malpractice suit. Understanding the most common types of complications and the factors that contribute to errors may provide insights for general surgeons about their practice.
Medical and Dental Record Issues: Frequently Asked Questions
We answer questions frequently asked by members about medical and dental records, such as length of retention, how to destroy hard copy paper records, and creating backups of electronic health records.
Delay in Diagnosing Breast Cancer: A Case Summary and Tips to Reduce Risk
A delay in diagnosing breast cancer may result when a patient doesn’t follow through with diagnostic recommendations.
July 14, 2025, Part B News
Written Protocol for Inappropriate Behavior, However Mild, Can Help
It’s important for a medical practice to have a written policy for dealing with challenging patient situations in order to train and direct staff.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Malpractice Claims: Lessons Learned
We analyzed closed physical medicine and rehabilitation claims to better understand what motivates allegations of injury.
Curbside Consultations: Patient Safety and Legal Risks
Informal consultations are tempting to busy healthcare practitioners because they are convenient and speedy, but these situations also include inherent liability risks for the consulting practitioner.
Postpartum Malpractice Claims: Understanding Preventable Harms and Socioeconomic Factors
Investigators reviewed 43 closed postpartum medical malpractice claims to develop clinical recommendations to decrease the risks of postpartum morbidity and mortality.
April 22, 2024, Part B News
Measles in Your Office? Follow CDC Rules, Take Caution in Telling Patients
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses the importance of patient communication and disclosure surrounding possible measles exposure.