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The American Association of Neurological Surgeons exclusively sponsors The Doctors Company. AANS members receive unique benefits, including exclusive program discounts and credits.
During COVID-19, Doctor Donates Tribute Award to Medical School Alma Mater
Richard A. Bond, DO, FAAFM, who recently retired from family practice, donated the entirety of his Tribute® Plan award to the emergency fund of his medical school alma mater, California’s Western University of Health Sciences.
Fitch Ratings Affirms ‘A’ Ratings, ‘Stable’ Outlook for The Doctors Company Group
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its “A” (Strong) Insurer Financial Strength ratings for The Doctors Company and certain members of The Doctors Company Group. Fitch also announced that the rating outlook for all ratings is “Stable.”
The Opioid Epidemic: Resources and Insights
A list of articles, expert insights, and education on patient safety issues and risks in opioid prescribing.
Aug 30, 2021
Patient Relations: Anticipate and Address Challenging Situations
A review of call data revealed that patient relations and patient terminations are the top reasons that members request help from our patient safety risk managers.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Video Feb 04, 2020
The Doctors Company analyzed 54 medical malpractice claims against interventional radiologists that closed from 2013 to 2018. Communication between patient and provider played a role in a quarter of these claims and was most often related to inadequate consent for invasive procedures. There was also a lack of consultation between physicians. The case in this video highlights these key issues.
May 11, 2023, Inside Medical Liability Online
Postpartum Malpractice Claims: Can We Understand Preventable Harms and Socioeconomic Factors?
Rates for maternal morbidity and mortality are higher in the U.S. than in any other developed country—and many of the harms suffered by patients are preventable. In a multifactorial study, David L. Feldman, MD, MBA, FACS, Chief Medical Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group; Jacqueline Ross, PhD, RN, CPAN, Coding Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company, and Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group, investigated postpartum claims to develop clinical recommendations to decrease the risks of postpartum morbidity and mortality.
Professional Education
Loss Lessons: Recognition of Wernicke Encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is a syndrome commonly seen in patients with alcohol use disorder who do not take adequate thiamine. WE should be suspected in any patient with conditions that may lead to malnutrition in combination with any of the following symptoms: altered mental status ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, delirium, and hypotension. Considered a medical emergency, it must be reversed to prevent permanent deficits. This case illustrates a cascade of errors which led to permanent disability. Some practical interventions to quickly recognize and reverse the condition are offered following the case presentation, which will be helpful for gastroenterology/gastroenterologists, ophthalmology/ophthalmologists, and neurology/neurologists.
Jun 17, 2022
Landmark Legislation Preserves Medical Liability Reform in California
California legislators have enacted AB 35, a bill that ensures the preservation of the state’s longstanding Medical Injury Compensation Reform
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The Doctor’s Advocate