Professional Education
The Alzheimer’s Project CME Series
Because of an inadequate number of neurologists, psychiatrists, and geriatricians serving an increasing population of seniors with cognitive decline, most dementias will be diagnosed and managed by primary care practitioners. The Alzheimer’s Project is an on-demand CME series that trains primary care physicians and other healthcare practitioners on standardized screening, evaluation, and management of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Perioperative Claims for General Surgeons
About 63 percent of general surgeons have been involved in a medical malpractice suit. Understanding the most common types of complications and the factors that contribute to errors may provide insights for general surgeons about their practice.
Video Dec 08, 2022
Navigating Healthcare in a Post-Roe World
The repeal of Roe v. Wade created many challenges for physicians practicing reproductive healthcare. TDC Group hosted a panel of experts who discussed telehealth, legal implications, health inequities, physician training, emergency care, and the loss of physician voices in a post-roe world.
Nelson Guzman
Nelson Guzman is president and founder of Trinity Risk Advisors in Alpharetta, Georgia. He has worked in insurance for 20 years.
Video Nov 18, 2022
What to Expect from Litigation: Dr. Grollo's Perspective
Dennis Grollo, MD, a family physician, describes a malpractice case against him involving a long-time patient and allegations of using an out-of-state pharmacy. Dr. Grollo worked as a team with his attorney and The Doctors Company claims specialist to provide a strong defense with the support of medical and phone records. In the end, the jury exonerated him.
Video Oct 16, 2024
What Types of Bias Might Be Present Within AI Tools?
I. Glenn Cohen, JD, Deputy Dean and James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, Faculty Director, Petri-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics, discusses what biases can be present in AI and how that will affect implementation of the technology in healthcare.
Mar 07, 2023
In Memoriam: Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD, FACS
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time Board Member Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD, FACS.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
July 27, 2024, PSQH Podcast
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 109 – The Overwhelming Flood of Patient Wearable Data
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, discusses how data from wearables is affecting physicians and patient care.
Dec 02, 2024
2024 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
Between fall 2023 and summer 2024, state supreme courts handed down mixed decisions on medical liability issues affecting healthcare professionals.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Plastic Surgery Closed Claims Study
In this study of plastic surgery closed claims, The Doctors Company looks at the most common case types, most common patient injuries, primary drivers / frequent allegations, and strategies for mitigating risk for both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
