Video Aug 06, 2021
Neurosurgery: Patient Selection and Communication
The Doctors Company conducted an analysis of medical malpractice claims against neurosurgeons that closed between the years of 2014 and 2019.
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Informed Consent: Substance and Signature
True informed consent is a process of managing a patient’s expectations through shared decision making. It is not just a signature on a document.
Mar 06, 2026
Social Perception of Healthcare Affects Medical Malpractice Courtroom Outcomes
Recent negative media portrayals of medical professionals contribute to an overall sentiment that the healthcare system and anyone associated with it do not have the patient’s best interest in mind, and the impact of these sentiments is now being felt in the courtroom.
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Mental Health Practitioner Privacy Considerations
Societal tension and an increase in demand for mental health services have resulted in unexpected consequences for healthcare practitioners.
The Doctors Company Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Healthcare
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today. Since April 15, 1976, the company has been relentlessly dedicated to its mission to advance, protect, and reward the practice of good medicine.
Claims Analysis INSIGHT Program
We share our insights in published studies and articles distributed to members, medical and specialty societies, and national digital and print publications. We also provide multimedia materials that help you incorporate recommended risk mitigation strategies into your practice. Through these studies, we can identify risk factors that are within your control and those that are impacted by patient behavior, and provide strategies to help you mitigate those risks.
Dec 21, 2023
Medical Malpractice and the Volunteer Team Physician
Community physicians have long served as local high school team physicians. Michael C. Koester, MD, discusses the potential liability risks.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Mar 04, 2024
Industry and Company News First Quarter 2024
Announcements in the first quarter of 2024 include a new corporate sponsorship, predictions about healthcare in the next decade, and news about an exclusive agreement between NJ PURE and TDC RRG.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Dec 09, 2024
Is Your Patient a Victim of Human Trafficking?
Although trafficking victims rarely find opportunities to interact with others, a visit to a physician or dental practice may provide an opportunity for a victim to receive help. Learn to recognize the signs of human trafficking and know what steps to take.
Tribute Plan Milestone: Over $200 Million Distributed
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, part of TDC Group, announced today that it has now distributed more than $200 million in Tribute® Plan awards to over 15,000 members.
