Video Nov 15, 2023
Shoulder Dystocia: Physician-Patient Disclosure
The purpose of this video is to assist physicians in enhancing their communication skills when disclosing a shoulder dystocia injury to patients and family members.
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Ophthalmology Claims: Informed Consent
The Doctors Company examined closed ophthalmology malpractice claims to gain insights into patient safety issues and strategies to mitigate risk.
OB Patient Safety Credit Program
We are proud to offer the OB Patient Safety Credit Program, our voluntary program that is open to all qualifying member obstetricians, family practitioners providing obstetrical care, and certified nurse midwives (CNMs) who are actively involved in deliveries.
December 19, 2023, PSQH
Patient Safety Predictions for 2024
Robert E. White Jr., President, and Laura Kline, MBA, CPCU, Senior Vice President of Business Development, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, offer their predictions for what will happen in patient safety and healthcare quality in 2024.
August 12, 2024, Part B News
Your Patient Wants Records Sent Via Unsecure Email. Are You Covered?
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provides recommendations for how to respond when patients request emailed medical records.
Video Oct 12, 2022
Telehealth Lessons Learned: Managing the Unexpected
Experts discuss the ways virtual visits can go sideways and strategies to handle those situations.
Sep 05, 2025
Preventing Errors in Preoperative Clearance
Take this course to learn potential communication deficits in clinician-patient communication and how to incorporate an effective communication tool to reduce the risk of patient harm.
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April 08, 2026, Inside Medical Liability
Could Timely Diagnosis of Preeclampsia Have Prevented Stroke?
A patient’s presentation may align imperfectly with clinical indications for a concerning diagnosis like preeclampsia. Nevertheless, the progression, or even persistence, of certain symptoms deserves prompt investigation, accompanied by patient education and documentation.
November 28, 2023, Crico
Higher Malpractice Risk with Advanced Practice Providers? Data Say Not Really
Does the increased prevalence of non-physician patient care mean an increased risk to patient safety?
April 03, 2025, Cardiology Magazine
Critical Insights: Lessons From Delayed Diagnosis, Treatment in the ED
John P. Erwin III, MD, MBA, MACC, Chair, Department of Internal Medicine, Prisma Health Upstate; Clinical Professor, School of Medicine Greenville, University of South Carolina; and Debra A. Davidson, MJ, CPHRM, CPPS, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, review how care and treatment delays contribute to poor patient outcomes and medical malpractice litigation.
