Professional Education
Delayed, Wrong, or Missed: Diagnostic Process Failure in Nurse Practitioner Practice
Diagnostic process failure resulting in delayed, wrong, or missed diagnoses has been identified as a serious and often preventable harm in healthcare. To prevent diagnostic error, nurse practitioners (NPs) should be aware of the most misdiagnosed conditions and understand the risks associated with cognitive bias. This course will help NPs understand the 12-step diagnostic process of care framework and determine where contributing factors exist in their primary practice setting to effectively recognize and implement appropriate improvement strategies.
Search
February 24, 2024, Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
Analysis of Closed Claims Among All Medical Specialties: Importance of Communication and Other Non-Clinical Contributing Factors
Evaluation of contributing factors associated with medical malpractice claims provides important information to optimize the patient–provider relationship. This review of closed claims from The Doctors Company highlights common factors contributing to lawsuits and strategies to avoid them, with a particular focus on communication.
Medical Practice Coverages
In today’s healthcare environment, the challenges of running a medical group are complex. The Doctors Company offers consultative, customized, and innovative solutions to reduce and control costs, manage employee benefits, and safeguard your practice.
Education for Advanced Practice Clinicians
We are proud to be the industry leader in providing essential patient safety resources and unparalleled options for contact hours and continuing education for advanced practice clinicians.
AM Best Affirms 2023 A Ratings
September 6, 2023: AM Best has affirmed The Doctors Company's financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and its long-term issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a+”. The outlook of these ratings is stable.
Supporting Pediatric Cancer Research
The employees of TDC Group—The Doctors Company, Healthcare Risk Advisors, TDC Specialty Underwriters, and Medical Advantage—consistently demonstrate their generosity to the causes they care most about.
Mar 04, 2024
Spotlight on Foundation Grants: OR Crisis Checklists
The Doctors Company Foundation highlights a project by Ariadne Labs to update and expand its successful operating room checklist compendium.
From
The Doctor’s Advocate
Brad O'Brien
Brad O’Brien, president of The Doctors Insurance Agency, has worked in the medical malpractice field since 1988. He is located in Novato, California.
Jan 30, 2025
Off-Label Use: Patient Safety Implications
Once authorized, a drug product may be prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner for any use deemed appropriate based on the practitioner’s professional opinion.
Ob/Gyn Patient Safety FAQs
Our experts answer questions about topics in obstetrics and gynecology, including cesarean delivery on maternal request and screening mammograms.
