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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Dental Care and Conscious Sedation Risks
Our discussion of a tragic case includes strategies to help dental professionals avoid patient injury when performing a treatment or procedure involving sedation or anesthesia.
Health Insurance Reform and Patient Abandonment
Will Washington cancel coverage for millions of patients and unleash a tidal wave of litigation on the U.S. healthcare system? I challenge leaders in healthcare and government to address this question.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: What Healthcare Practitioners Need to Know
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, is the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S. Early diagnosis provides important benefits to diagnosed individuals and their loved ones, caregivers, and society.
Aug 27, 2024
Industry and Company News Third Quarter 2024
Announcements in the third quarter 2024 include recognition for our Claims team, a new article by Bob White featured in Fortune, and affirmation of our commitment to health workforce well-being.
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Patient Safety in Anesthesia Care
Anesthesiologists can reduce potential liability by taking risk management steps, such as obtaining separate informed consent for anesthesia care.
Professional Education
Risk Realities: Insights Into Medical Liability Exposure for Advanced Practice Clinicians
One of healthcare’s fastest growing professional segments, APCs are taking on increasing autonomy and accountability. Because of that, they face distinct, significant, and long-lasting liability risks, and providing excellent care is not enough to mitigate them. This on-demand program—featuring insights from leading nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists—covers the most common liability risks APCs face in their practice environments, including systemic challenges in group practice situations and issues with communication, documentation, consent, and scope of practice.
August 01, 2026, Patient Safety Monitor Journal
Closing Accountability Gaps to Improve Patient Safety in Hospitals
Clear roles, effective communication, reliable follow-up, and system-level safeguards can help hospitals reduce preventable harm and close patient safety gaps during handoffs and transitions of care.
Disclosure Resources Appendix 4: Disclosure Meeting Protocol
Follow these protocols when having disclosure meetings with patients.
Increasing APC Responsibilities and New Care Models
In a time of worsening physician shortages, new approaches to primary care, home care, and elder care are essential.
