Patient Safety in Dentistry: Managing Adverse Events
When an adverse event occurs in a dental practice, providers and staff must be prepared to respond appropriately.
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Sep 01, 2023
AI Can Lift Administrative Burdens and Restore Joy in Practice
Aaron Neinstein, MD, explores artificial intelligence technologies that can streamline mundane administrative tasks and give clinicians more time to focus on patients.
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Assisting in Your Defense: Strategies for Healthcare Practitioners
Although the majority of healthcare practitioners will face a malpractice claim, few are prepared when served with a lawsuit.
Jun 04, 2026
Reflections on The Doctor’s Advocate, a Flagship Publication for Healthcare Leaders
The Doctor’s Advocate has a long history of helping healthcare leaders stay ahead of change and tackle emerging complications in the practice environment.
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Physician Assistant Malpractice Insurance
Get physician assistant malpractice coverage tailored to your practice, with expert guidance and risk management support.
Refusal to Treat Vaccine-Hesitant Patients
We offer expert strategies to help practitioners address patients who refuse or delay vaccines.
Licensing Board Complaints: A Top Risk for APCs
APCs are often underinsured for the risks of a complaint or investigation by a licensing board, which can result in fines or the loss of ability to practice. Personal malpractice coverage can strengthen an APCs legal defense.
Professional Education
Missed Medical History Leads to Adverse Outcome (Claims Corner)
The Doctors Company has identified patient assessment issues and communication failure between providers as key contributors to malpractice claims. This dental case study describes how inadequate patient history taking and poor communication can lead to an adverse patient outcome. The lessons learned in this course are applicable to all healthcare professionals.
Moderate or Conscious Sedation in the Office Setting
Prevent patient injury when providing moderate sedation in the office by incorporating these patient safety and practice improvement strategies.
