Professional Education
Risk Management 101 for Healthcare Professionals: Malpractice, Patient Relations, and Documentation
This is an introductory level course about basic risk management for practicing clinicians focusing on malpractice, patient communication, and documentation. Healthcare professionals new to practice and more experienced will learn the legal elements of a malpractice claim that must be proven for a plaintiff to prevail. We share communication strategies to enhance patient understanding, compliance, and satisfaction while reducing the risk of abandonment when ending patient relationships. We address the importance of documentation, share open notes strategies for success, and strategies to demonstrate quality of care and reduce risk. Documentation examples are provided, as are tips for electronic health record (EHR) and telehealth documentation.
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Medical Malpractice and Preparticipation Sports Physicals
Physicians should be aware of liability risks associated with preparticipation sports physicals.
The Doctors Company Announces New Tribute Plan Milestone: $175 Million Distributed to Members
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, part of TDC Group, announced today that it has now distributed more than $175 million in Tribute® Plan awards to almost 14,000 members.
March 14, 2022, KevinMD
Tackling Trial Delays, Social Inflation, and Skeptical Jurors in a Pandemic World
Marco Spadacenta, Senior Vice President of Claims for The Doctors Company, discusses the changing face of trials and jurors and suggests what can be done in light of these changes to successfully defend physicians in medical malpractice cases.
Analysis of Cerebrovascular Accidents and Malpractice Claims
Because cerebrovascular accidents can happen at any time and in any location, it is imperative that all members of the healthcare team are able to recognize and respond to symptoms in a timely manner.
Exclusively Sponsored by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons exclusively sponsors The Doctors Company. AANS members receive unique benefits, including exclusive program discounts and credits.
Member Benefits for the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery sponsors The Doctors Company. AAO-HNS members receive unique benefits, including exclusive program discounts and credits.
The High Costs of Defensive Medicine
“Defensive medicine” is an increasingly common practice that should concern every American woman—the growing tendency of doctors to order needless tests to establish a medical record for their defense in case they are sued. Defensive medicine exacts huge costs, in both fiscal and human terms.
New York Legislative Update
The New York State Legislature adjourned on June 18, 2025, closing a highly active session marked by both key wins and ongoing challenges. While we secured full funding for the Medical Indemnity Fund and Section 18 excess coverage, several concerning bills were passed and now await potential action by the governor.
June 06, 2023, Medscape
When Could You Be Sued for AI Malpractice? You're Likely Using It Now
Michael LeTang, MS, RN-BC, CCRN-K, Vice President, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Risk Management, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, and Sue Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, CPPS, CPHRM, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group, provide suggestions for ensuring patient safety with the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
