Endorsements
A list of the many national and regional medical societies and specialty organizations that endorse or sponsor The Doctors Company.
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Billions for Defense: The Pervasive Nature of Defensive Medicine
Physicians practice defensive medicine all the time—some acknowledge and accept it, while others believe it is untrue and unconscionable. The Doctors Company CEO and Chairman Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, examines the pervasive nature of defensive medicine in this article.
Mar 20, 2019
Study of Malpractice Claims Involving Children
The Doctors Company analyzed 1,215 claims filed on behalf of pediatric patients that closed from 2008 through 2017. The study is based on the claims filed against physicians in 52 specialties and subspecialties and includes an overview of the most common types of claims, expert insights into the specific elements that led to patient injury, and risk mitigation strategies.
January 27, 2025, Chicago Magazine
Incidental Findings Can Lead to Malpractice Claims
If the ordering practitioner does not follow up, an incidental finding may lead to patient harm and result in a malpractice claim. The Doctors Company has completed an analysis of medical malpractice claims against our members in which an incidental finding was identified as a contributing factor.
Effective Patient Communication: Strategies for Challenging Situations
Poor communication often results in poor treatment outcomes and patient dissatisfaction. Our patient safety and risk management guide provides expert strategies and guidance that can help you improve communication with patients and families.
Jun 05, 2025
The Doctors Company Announces Acquisition of ProAssurance
The Doctors Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ProAssurance, and other company news and insights.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Miscommunication and Hurried Handoffs Threaten Patient Safety
Miscommunication and missed opportunities resulting from hurried handoffs can produce fatal results.
Dec 01, 2022
The Patient Safety Risks of Burnout—and the Path to Professional Fulfillment
While burnout manifests in individuals, it originates in systems. Guest author Christine Sinsky, MD, highlights resources that can help clinicians improve practice efficiencies and ease administrative burdens.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
December 02, 2022, Medscape
How Blunt Is Too Blunt for Informed Consent?
David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses the critical role of effective communication to ensure patient understanding in the informed consent process.
October 10, 2022, ASGE
Exploring the Malpractice Claims Experience in the Ambulatory Endoscopic Units: Closed Claims, 2010-2020
The Doctors Company conducted an analysis of malpractice claims to better appreciate what motivates patients and their families to pursue claims and to gain a broader overview of system failures and processes that result in patient harm.
