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Failure to Rescue a Recurring Post-Surgical Event (Claims Corner CME)
Claims arising from the perioperative experience are frequent, often preventable, and some of the costliest claims for physicians. One study of surgical claims conducted by The Doctors Company noted that about two out of three general surgeons have been involved in a medical malpractice suit.  Malpractice data consistently finds that the most serious and common post-operative complications are unrecognized intestinal puncture or perforation. Diagnostic error by surgeons involving unrecognized intestinal puncture or perforation of an organ can quickly lead to septic shock and death.

December 15, 2025, DANDA Awards
The Doctors Company Wins DANDA Award
The Doctors Company is honored to win a season four DANDA award for our report "Nuclear Verdicts and Rising Costs: How Inflation Is Impacting Medical Malpractice Claims."

March 19, 2026, Medscape
When the Malpractice Suit Comes: A Mental Health Guide
Facing a malpractice suit can deeply impact a physician's mental health, often leading to stress and self-doubt. Understanding its commonality and seeking support can help doctors cope with the emotional challenges of litigation.

Video Jul 29, 2024
Reptile Theory and Malpractice Verdicts
Plaintiff’s lawyers are using “Reptile Theory”—leveraging the “fight or flight” instinct in jurors—to maximize malpractice verdicts higher than ever seen before.

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