Professional Education
Module 5: Eliminating Stigma Through Clinical Understanding of Substance Use Disorder (Innovations for Smart Approaches in Safe Prescribing)
You will explore how having a working awareness of neurobiology, psychology, and heritability of addiction positively impacts holistic treatment of opioid misuse. This module will examine how the etiology of stigma and how internalized biases impact the care of patients who misuse opioids. Lastly, this program will provide resources on how to connect to treatment for substance use disorder. This module consists of five audio-filled videos. To successfully complete this course, you need to achieve a passing score of 80 percent in the post-test questions.
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Supporting Pediatric Cancer Research
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Pediatrics Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education opportunities for clinicians providing pediatric care.
Psychiatry Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education opportunities for clinicians providing psychiatry care.
Jun 18, 2024
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: Using AI to Assess Cataract Surgery Performance
The Doctors Company Foundation highlights a project to develop an AI system for assessing surgical competency in cataract surgery.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
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.
December 05, 2024, Inside Medical Liability Online
Incidental Findings Can Lead to Malpractice Claims: Practice Protocols Can Help
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 a new analysis of medical malpractice claims against our members in which an incidental finding was identified as a contributing factor.
December 03, 2025, Physicians Practice
Top 7 Considerations for Telehealth in 2026
The clinical and regulatory landscape for telehealth continues to evolve rapidly. Medical and dental practices face a wide range of changing regulations, complicated payment issues, and growing patient safety risks. Julie Ritzman, MBA, CPHRM, Senior Vice President of Patient Safety and Risk Management at The Doctors Company, provides seven telehealth considerations for clinicians heading into 2026.
Opioid Prescribing Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education on prescribing and managing opioids.
