The Doctor’s Advocate

Our flagship publication, The Doctors Advocate, is a quarterly newsletter that contains timely information on patient safety topics, legislative updates, and the latest industry and company news.

First Quarter 2023

Perspectives from the CMO
Building a Culture of Safety in Healthcare, Part Three: Human Factors Engineering

An Ounce of Prevention
Primary Care Innovations Can Deepen the Specialty

Government Relations Report
Third-Party Litigation Funding on the Rise

Foundation News
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: Enhanced Diagnostic Reasoning

Education: Preventing Diagnostic Error in Primary Care

In Memoriam: Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD, FACS

Fourth Quarter 2022

Perspectives from the CMO
Building a Culture of Safety in Healthcare, Part Two: Teamwork

An Ounce of Prevention
The Patient Safety Risks of Burnout—and the Path to Professional Fulfillment

Government Relations Report
2022 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues

Foundation News
Foundation Announces 2022 Grant Recipients

Continuing Education: Reducing the Risk of a Malpractice Claim

The Back Page
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

Leading Voices in 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

PREP Act Update

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

2020 Member Experience Survey

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

New Telehealth White Paper

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

COVID-19 August 2020

COVID-19 April 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

New Claims Corner CME Series

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

The Wall

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