Professional Education
You Have Been Served with a Malpractice Lawsuit or a Regulatory Action Notice: Now What?
Malpractice litigation and government regulatory and licensing oversight are inherent aspects of licensed healthcare professionals. The concern regarding malpractice litigation is well-founded, and regulatory and licensing actions can pose significant challenges. Therefore, clinicians must be prepared and knowledgeable about navigating legal notices and taking appropriate steps to ensure compliance. By participating in this program, they can effectively mitigate the impact of claims, complaints, or regulatory actions and safeguard their practice.
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Brad O'Brien
Brad O’Brien, president of The Doctors Insurance Agency, has worked in the medical malpractice field since 1988. He is located in Novato, California.
Professional Education
Module 1: Eliminating Stigma Through Clinical Understanding (Innovations and Smart Approaches in Safe Prescribing)
Learn several new concepts and innovation tips. Learn about the new CDC Guidelines about pain. This program will show how to treat pain, opioid withdrawal, and/or opioid addiction. It will show how to taper opioids and you will learn how to conduct “motivational interviewing.” You will gain an increased awareness in neurobiology, psychology, and heritability of addiction. Examine your own internal biases that impact care of your patients who misuse opioids. Lastly, you will evaluate addiction without stigma to build trust and rapport with patients who misuse opioids. This module consists of four audio-filled videos. To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a passing score of 80 percent in the post-test questions.
Mar 07, 2025
The Doctors Company and TDC Group Win Awards for Automated Underwriting Platform and Digital Healthcare Content
The Doctors Company and TDC Group win several awards, our COO is reappointed to the California Insurance Guarantee Association Board of Governors, and we release a new malpractice closed claims study examining incidental findings.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
November 09, 2023, Medscape
Recording Residents' Patient Exams Raises Skills―And Privacy Concerns
Richard F. Cahill, Esq., Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides strategies for healthcare providers and clinics to avoid legal trouble surrounding patient recording.
March 09, 2023, Cardiology Magazine
Medical Malpractice Case Study: A Lesson in ‘Three P’ Analysis
A "three P" analysis of a malpractice claim involving an AFib ablation procedure reveals risk mitigation strategies for cardiologists.
May 16, 2024, MDLinx
Illinois Jury Awards $41 Million to Stroke Victim
Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how each nuclear verdict increases the chances for additional large awards.
May 01, 2023, MDLinx
New Utah Bill Sparks the Question: How Should States Fairly Handle Malpractice Suits?
David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group, provides insight on when physicians should be aware of differing state malpractice regulations.
September 17, 2025, Inside Medical Liability
Coping With Litigation: Tips for Healthcare Professionals
Few things in a healthcare practitioner’s life generate more stress and disruption than an allegation of professional malpractice. The first step in alleviating the uncertainty is to understand the litigation process and your role as a defendant.
July 09, 2024, Physicians Practice
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Professional Liability: 3 Questions for Decision Makers
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides insight on how clinicians and healthcare institutions must temper their AI-based optimism with caution.
