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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Jun 17, 2022
RCA2: Improving Root Cause Analyses
James P. Bagian, MD, PE, co-chaired a panel with the National Patient Safety Foundation to improve how we can learn from adverse events and unsafe conditions.
Aug 27, 2024
Spotlight on Grants: Identifying and Mitigating Patient Safety Risks Associated With Telehealth Referrals
The Doctors Company Foundation supported a project to help practitioners identify and mitigate risks when referring telehealth patients to in-person care.
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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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Learning From Medical Oncology Malpractice Claims
By reviewing closed malpractice claims involving the medical oncology specialty, our study aims to gain insights into factors affecting cancer care and treatment.
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.
Hip and Knee Replacement Malpractice Risks
The literature related to malpractice claims comparing inpatient and ambulatory knee and hip replacements has so far been limited. Therefore, the purpose of this novel study was to explore potential differences between the two settings in malpractice claims for surgery.
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 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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