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General Surgery Claims: May Malpractice Risk Review
Understanding malpractice risk in general surgery requires examining both how patient harm occurs and why negligence allegations arise.
OB Patient Safety Credit Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Our voluntary program is open to all qualifying member obstetricians, family practitioners providing obstetrical care, and certified nurse midwives (CNMs) who are actively involved in deliveries.
Aug 27, 2024
Adjusting Medications for Patients With Kidney Disease: Case Study
Strategies from our case examination can help practitioners ensure that patients with poor kidney function receive appropriately adjusted medication doses.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
June 06, 2023, Medscape
When Could You Be Sued for AI Malpractice? You're Likely Using It Now
Michael LeTang, MS, RN-BC, CCRN-K, Vice President, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Risk Management, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, and Sue Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, CPPS, CPHRM, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provide suggestions for ensuring patient safety with the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Interventional Radiology Wrong-Site Procedure: Case Review
This case review explores factors contributing to a wrong-site procedure and highlights strategies that can help practitioners mitigate risk and increase safety.
October 01, 2023, Inside Medical Liability Online
MPL Case: Could Stronger Team Communication Have Prevented this Spinal Injury?
Jacqueline Ross, RN, PhD, Coding Director, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, translates the findings from orthopedic medical malpractice insurance claims into patient safety insights to help medical professionals pursue best practices for patient safety.
March 01, 2024, Healthcare Risk Management
AI Creates Liability Risks for Healthcare Organizations
Sue Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, CPPS, CPHRM, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in healthcare, and while it offers substantial benefits, there are serious risks to consider.
Jun 12, 2018
Digital Medicine and the Future of Healthcare
The digitization of medicine is transforming the entire healthcare system—new technologies like mobile apps and wearables bring both benefits and risks.
