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.
Fourth Quarter 2024
Perspectives From Our Medical Director
Want to Retain Practitioners and Improve Patient Safety? Align Practice Culture
An Ounce of Prevention
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: An Underrecognized Risk of Using Semaglutide Medications
Government Relations Report
2024 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
Foundation News
Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Recipients
Continuing Education: Reducing Vaccine Liability Exposure for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Third Quarter 2024
An Ounce of Prevention
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Transport of Blood Products in Mass Casualty Incidents
Government Relations Report
2024 Legislative Session Demonstrates Continued Assault on Medical Liability Protections
Foundation News
Spotlight on Grants: Identifying and Mitigating Patient Safety Risks Associated With Telehealth Referrals
Adjusting Medications for Patients With Kidney Disease: Case Study
Patient Safety Impact Story: Mislabeled Diagnostic Specimens Put Lab Team at Risk
Continuing Education: Pain Management Closed Claims Analysis
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Second Quarter 2024
From the President: TDC Group Appoints Daniel Kent Cassavar, MD, MBA, as Medical Director
An Ounce of Prevention
Choose Your Most Important Quality Measure, Examine for Equity, and Begin
Government Relations Report
Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Issues in Healthcare and Insurance Public Policy
Foundation News
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: Using AI to Assess Cataract Surgery Performance
Telehealth Visits: Strategies for Minimizing Patient Distraction
New and Improved Learning Platform for Industry-Leading Accredited Education
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
First Quarter 2024
An Ounce of Prevention
Combating Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Office Practice
Government Relations Report
The Vital Role of Healthcare Practitioners in Advocating for Medical Liability Reform Through Political Action
Foundation News
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: OR Crisis Checklists
Proactively Manage Patient Expectations With a Conditions of Treatment Agreement
Patient Safety Impact Story: Documentation Can Prevent Litigation
Loss Lessons: Practicing Out of Bounds
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Fourth Quarter 2023
An Ounce of Prevention
Medical Malpractice and the Volunteer Team Physician
Government Relations Report
2023 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
Foundation News
Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Patients: Top FAQs
Continuing Education: Essential Risk Management for Healthcare Professionals
New Artificial Intelligence Insights and Resources
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Third Quarter 2023
Thinking About How We Think: How Implicit Bias Creeps Into Diagnosis
An Ounce of Prevention
AI Can Lift Administrative Burdens and Restore Joy in Practice
Government Relations Report
Inflationary Pressure on Medical Liability Reforms Increasing
Foundation News
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan
The Doctors Company Can Help You Complete DEA Training Requirement
Study Explores Malpractice Claims Against Orthopedic Surgeons
The Back Page
Industry and Company News
Second Quarter 2023
From the Chairman
Reflections on the Pandemic’s Three-Year Anniversary
Perspectives From the CMO
Building a Culture of Safety in Healthcare, Part Four: Just Culture
An Ounce of Prevention
Malpractice Lawsuits and COVID-19: Top Allegations and Protections for Healthcare Professionals
Government Relations Report
Driving Positive Outcomes in the Professional Liability Advocacy Arena
Foundation News
Foundation Activity: 2023 Updates
Cultural Diversity in Healthcare: Strategies for Culturally Appropriate Patient Care
Continuing Education: Prevention of Medical Errors (2023–2025 Edition)
Exclusive Program for Member Practice Managers
New Video Series on Financial and Workplace Well-Being
The Back Page
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
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