The Doctor’s Advocate
Our flagship publication, The Doctor’s Advocate, is a quarterly newsletter that contains timely information on patient safety topics, legislative updates, and the latest industry and company news.
Third Quarter 2022
From the Chairman
Reproductive Healthcare: Post-Roe Resources
Perspectives from the CMO
Building a Culture of Safety in Healthcare, Part One: Mutual Respect
An Ounce of Prevention
Mitigating the Legal Risks of Urinary Tract Injury Following Gynecologic Surgery
Government Relations Report
Special Interests Influence Election Outcomes: What It Means for Healthcare
Foundation News
Two Directors Join the Foundation Board
HIPAA Fundamentals: 2022–2023 Edition
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Second Quarter 2022
Perspectives from the CMO
As Telemedicine Best Practices Emerge, Assess Your Practice
An Ounce of Prevention
Practice Protection for Administrative and Regulatory Actions
Government Relations Report
Landmark Legislation Preserves Medical Liability Reform in California
Foundation News
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: MedStar Health Research Institute
Complimentary CME: Delayed Diagnosis of Stroke
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
First Quarter 2022
Perspectives from the CMO
With Medical Implants, Hope and Plan for the Best, but Talk About the Worst
An Ounce of Prevention
Clinician Burnout: From a Crisis to a Movement
Nine Tips for Telehealth Clinical Documentation
Foundation News
Foundation Accepting Letters of Intent for 2022 Grants
Complimentary CME: Safe Opioid Prescribing for Physicians and Dentists
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Fourth Quarter 2021
Perspectives from the CMO
To Measure and Reduce Diagnostic Error, Start With the Data You Have
An Ounce of Prevention
The Evolving Landscape of Diagnostic Errors—Challenges and Opportunities
Government Relations Report
2021 Judicial Review
Foundation News
Foundation Announces Latest Grant Recipients
Complimentary CME: Risks of Treating Family and Friends
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Third Quarter 2021
Perspectives from the CMO
Healthcare’s Digital Revolution: Are We Ready to Reimagine the Work?
An Ounce of Prevention
Patient Relations: Anticipate and Address Challenging Situations
Government Relations Report
Preparing for Genomic Medicine: Implications for Medical Practice and Public Policy
Foundation News
Latest Foundation News
Continuing Education: Prevention of Diagnostic Error in Primary Care
New Resources Page for Practice Managers
New Emergency Department Closed Claims Study
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Second Quarter 2021
Perspectives from the CMO
Prevent, Communicate, Document: Medical Malpractice Data Help Us Manage Risk
An Ounce of Prevention
Telehealth Tune-Up: Preparing for Care After COVID-19
Government Relations Report
Advocating for a Medical Profession Under Attack
Foundation News
2021 Foundation Updates
Complimentary Continuing Education
Ensure Your Website Complies with ADA Requirements
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
First Quarter 2021
From the Chairman
Committed to Assisting Our Members
Perspectives from the CMO
Universal Masking Calls for More Structured Communication in Healthcare
An Ounce of Prevention
Flexibility and Communication Save Lives in NYC: Incorporating Lessons Learned Through Waves of COVID-19
Government Relations Report
PREP Act Liability Protections for COVID-19: Countermeasures and Vaccine Administration
Foundation News
Foundation Announces 2020 Grant Recipients
Healthcare Cybersecurity During COVID-19 and Beyond: How to Protect Your Practice
Partnering with APG to Advance the Quality and Value of Patient Care
Continuing Education Courses That Make a Difference
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Fourth Quarter 2020
From the Chairman
COVID-19: A Call for Innovation and Leadership in Healthcare
Perspectives from the CMO
Could COVID-19 Bring More Patient-Centered Care to Your Practice?
An Ounce of Prevention
The Role of Pretest Probability in the Evaluation of Suspected Venous Thromboembolism
Government Relations Report
2020 Judicial Review
Foundation News
Dr. David Feldman Joins Foundation Board of Directors
Complimentary Telehealth Webinars
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Special Issues 2020
First Quarter 2020
An Ounce of Prevention
Analysis of Medical Oncology Claims
Government Relations Report
Maternal and Child Health: When Public Health Objectives Become Legislative Priority
Foundation News
Foundation Supports Study on Clinician Burnout
Member-Exclusive Program for Practice Managers
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Fourth Quarter 2019
An Ounce of Prevention
Making Further Advancements in Anesthesia Care Safety
Office of National Drug Control Strategy Promotes Building an Addiction Medicine Workforce
Government Relations Report
2019 Judicial Challenges to Damage Caps
CME Course Addresses Spinal Epidural Abscess
Foundation News
Foundation Announces 2019 Grant Recipients
Partnering with UCSF to Advance Patient Safety
New White Paper on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Third Quarter 2019
An Ounce of Prevention
Advanced Practice Provider Closed Claims: What Can We Learn?
Government Relations Report
Legislative Advocacy Update
New Guide on Ending Patient Relationships
Foundation News
Foundation Supports Study on Perioperative Medication Errors
The Alzheimer’s Project Adds CME Courses
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Second Quarter 2019
An Analysis of Malpractice Claims by Physician Gender
An Ounce of Prevention
The Waning of the Physical Examination and Its Impact on Outcomes
Government Relations Report
Does Trial Lawyer Advertising Pose a Growing Risk to Public Health?
Foundation News
Foundation Supports IHI’s 2019 Patient Safety Congress
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
First Quarter 2019
An Ounce of Prevention
Preview Our Study of Malpractice Claims Involving Children
Government Relations Report
2019 Brings Increased Legislative Activity
New Advanced Practice Provider Guide
Innovations in Patient Safety
Improving Communication and Managing Patient Expectations to Reduce Risks
Drive Practice Improvements with Our Continuing Education Courses
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Fourth Quarter 2018
An Ounce of Prevention
Mitigating the Risk of Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome
Government Relations Report
Inflated Medical Damages and Lien-Based Care
Innovations in Patient Safety
Collaborating to Improve Obstetrical Practices
Foundation News
The Doctors Company Foundation Funds 2018 Telluride Experience Patient Safety Camps
Complimentary Continuing Education
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Third Quarter 2018
From the Chairman
Advocates for the Medical Profession in a Time of Upheaval
An Ounce of Prevention
Medical Office Assessments Uncover Hidden Liability Risks
Government Relations Report
New Limits on Doctor-Patient Confidentiality
New CME Courses Address Distracted Practice Concerns
Innovations in Patient Safety
Influencing Patient Behaviors in Orthopedic Practice
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Second Quarter 2018
Director's Forum
Physician Burnout: Defining the Problems, Revealing the Solutions
An Ounce of Prevention
Team Synergy: A Critical Core Competency for Safe Care
Government Relations Report
Judicial Review of Medical Liability Legislation
New CME/CE Courses Added Every Month
Innovations in Patient Safety
Improving Documentation of Patient Communication
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
First Quarter 2018
Director's Forum
Nurse Practitioner Closed Claims Study
An Ounce of Prevention
Nurse Practitioner Closed Claims: Risk Mitigation Strategies
Government Relations Report
Damage Limits Protect Access to Healthcare
Training for Practice Managers and Other Staff
Foundation News
Foundation Grant Improves Hospitalist Communication
Innovations in Patient Safety
Leveraging Cardiology Data to Improve Care
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Fourth Quarter 2017
Director's Forum
Electronic Health Record Closed Claims Study
An Ounce of Prevention
Teamwork Saves Lives in Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Shooting
Government Relations Report
Social Inflation Increases Pressure on Medical Liability Limits
Foundation News
Foundation Gets Involved at Patient Safety Camp
New CME Series on Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Third Quarter 2017
Director's Forum
The Search for Mary Smith
An Ounce of Prevention
Obstetrical Closed Claims: What Can We Learn?
Government Relations Report
Advocacy Update
Foundation News
Foundation Reaches Milestone
Groundbreaking Research Funded by the Foundation
Innovations in Patient Safety
Internal Medicine and Diagnosis Errors
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Second Quarter 2017
From the Chairman
2017 Member Dividend Announced
Director's Forum
Prescribing Opioids Safely
An Ounce of Prevention
The Doctors Company Introduces a New CME Series
Government Relations Report
Federal Medical Liability Reform: A Historical Perspective
Foundation News
The Doctors Company Foundation Changes Leadership
Innovations in Patient Safety
Data-Driven Insights: Fear to Act in Obstetrics
First Quarter 2017
Special Issue: Prescription Opioid Abuse Epidemic
Prescription Opioid Abuse Epidemic
Analysis of Medication-Related Claims from The Doctors Company
Prescription Opioid Abuse Epidemic
Legislating the Opioid Epidemic
Case Studies
What to Expect from Litigation: Dr. Del Zotto’s Perspective
New Complimentary CME Course: Prescribing Opioids Safely
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Fourth Quarter 2016
The Doctor’s Advocate: One Way We’re Taking the Mal Out of Malpractice Insurance
From the Chairman
Perspectives on the Future of Medicine
Director's Forum
The Doctor’s Dilemma
An Ounce of Prevention
Plastic Surgery Closed Claims: What Can We Learn?
Government Relations Report
California Supreme Court Takes a Step to the Left
Foundation News
Foundation Supports Telluride Camp for Health Science Students
Case Studies
What to Expect from Litigation: Dr. Nye’s Perspective
The Back Page
Industry and Company News