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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.
Orthopedic Surgery: Patient Selection and Communication
This study analyzed 1559 closed medical malpractice claims and suits (814 ambulatory, 745 inpatient) from the loss years of 2011 to 2021 in which orthopedic surgeons were the major responsible service.
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.
Pediatrics: Consider Car Window Hammers
Seconds count if an infant, toddler, or young child is accidentally locked inside a hot vehicle. A car window hammer can be a lifesaving tool to include in an emergency response cart or kit.
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
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.
Chairman's Library
Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and CEO of The Doctors Company, is the author of a number of peer-reviewed publications on medical malpractice and the impact of defensive medicine.
Reset the Medical Malpractice Insurance Conversation
After speaking with more than 800 doctors, practice managers, and group administrators nationwide, it’s clear that it’s time to reset the conversation around medical malpractice insurance.
In Cardiology, CCKE Exam Helps NPs and PAs Showcase Their Skills
The Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination (CCKE) can help NPs and PAs demonstrate the rigor of their training and the depth of their knowledge of cardiology care.
