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Midwives Liability Insurance Guide
Midwives face distinct, significant, and long-lasting liability risks, and providing excellent care is not enough to mitigate them. Careful consideration of liability coverage options is essential for midwives to protect their licenses, reputations, professional and geographic mobility, and long-term financial health.

Delay in Diagnosing Breast Cancer
A delay in diagnosing breast cancer may result when a patient doesn’t follow through with diagnostic recommendations.

Video Aug 05, 2018
What to Expect from Litigation: Dr. Nye's Perspective
Dr. Elizabeth R. Nye, an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chicago, describes how she defended herself against a medical malpractice lawsuit involving a complicated delivery that led to the death of the infant. Dr. Nye recounts the emotional impact of the lawsuit.

Professional Education
Cardiology Medical Malpractice Case Study: A Lesson in 'Three P' Analysis
Clinicians, such as primary care and cardiologists, who routinely evaluate and treat patients with cardiac conditions, may benefit from insight from a real cardiology closed claims lawsuit and what factors contributed to it. They will learn the concept of the “Three P” analysis as a strategy to minimize the risk of professional liability litigation. This educational activity explains the various issues that led to the filing of the lawsuit and why it was dismissed, such as good documentation, which is often a prevailing factor in successfully defending a professional liability lawsuit.

Primary Care, AI, and Employer Activism: The Future of Care Delivery
In today’s healthcare environment, patients are often confused and frustrated, encountering unclear benefits, lack of trust, poor access, and high costs. But structural changes driven by employers, new technology, and rising patient expectations may be the key to reshaping the future of healthcare access.

Insurance Terminology Glossary
A glossary of terms commonly used in the medical liability insurance industry.

Dec 05, 2025
2025 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
Dennis Chiu, JD, Director, Government Relations, The Doctors Company
The U.S. Supreme Court and state supreme courts across the nation handed down significant decisions affecting healthcare practitioner liability in the past year.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Mar 04, 2024
The Vital Role of Healthcare Practitioners in Advocating for Medical Liability Reform Through Political Action
Elizabeth Y. Healy, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, The Doctors Company
By engaging in political advocacy, healthcare professionals can drive positive change, help shape the future, and safeguard access to care.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Mental Health Practitioner Privacy Considerations
Societal tension and an increase in demand for mental health services have resulted in unexpected consequences for healthcare practitioners.

Patient Safety Strategies for Oncology
The strategies presented here can help oncologists keep their patients safe as they mitigate risks.