Pediatric Risk Review Launched
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, today released “Pediatric Claims: April Malpractice Risk Review,” the newest edition in a monthly series of specialty-focused analyses designed to support patient safety and clinical risk management.
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Artificial Intelligence Resources
Get expert insights, risk management/patient safety resources, and free accredited education on top issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
Defensible Medical and Dental Records
Patient records, which serve a critical function in healthcare delivery and routine clinical operations, can provide key evidence in the event of a professional liability action.
Informed Consent/Shared Decision Making Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education on top issues surrounding informed consent and shared decision making.
Patient Safety Centers of Excellence
The Doctors Company’s Patient Safety Centers of Excellence provide specialty-specific resources for agents and their clients. Each Center of Excellence includes access to an industry expert for that specialty as well as articles, presentations, guidelines, and continuing medical education (CME) courses.
June 12, 2026, Sermo
Delayed Diagnosis: Liability and the Loss-of-Chance Doctrine
The loss-of-chance doctrine has expanded malpractice exposure. Under this legal theory, doctors may be held liable if proven negligence reduced a patient’s chance of a better outcome, even when it cannot be shown that the negligence was the sole cause of the patient’s injury.
Nov 27, 2023
Diagnosis-Related Medical Malpractice Claims
Identifying and concentrating on factors related to high-indemnity medical malpractice claims can help to both improve patient outcomes and reduce financial losses.
May 02, 2025, Inside Medical Liability Online
MPL Case: Could This Medication Error Occur in Your Practice?
Medication errors and patient falls present marked risks for oncology patients and practices.
January 27, 2025, Chicago Magazine
Incidental Findings Can Lead to Malpractice Claims
If the ordering practitioner does not follow up, an incidental finding may lead to patient harm and result in a malpractice claim.
Patient Safety in Anesthesia Care
Anesthesiologists can reduce potential liability by taking risk management steps, such as obtaining separate informed consent for anesthesia care.
