Professional Education
Shoulder Dystocia Clinician-Patient Disclosure
This enduring activity is designed to assist physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) in enhancing their communication skills when disclosing a shoulder dystocia injury to patients and family members. This type of injury to the infant may, unfortunately, occur despite the best of care; however, effective physician-patient communication is an integral part of clinical practice and has been shown to positively influence outcomes by increasing patient understanding and trust.
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Dec 05, 2025
2025 Judicial Review: Significant Court Decisions on Medical Liability Issues
The U.S. Supreme Court and state supreme courts across the nation handed down significant decisions affecting healthcare practitioner liability in the past year.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Video Jul 29, 2024
Nuclear Verdicts' Impact on MPL Rates
Robert White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how large verdicts are creating a domino effect on medical professional liability rates.
Insurance Terminology Glossary
A glossary of terms commonly used in the medical liability insurance industry.
Video May 24, 2024
Alleviating the Physician Shortage
In primary care, relief is coming for overburdened physicians, as APCs are among the fastest growing professions.
Video Aug 29, 2025
AI and Healthcare Industry Careers
Robert M. Wachter, MD, explains how artificial intelligence will affect the healthcare industry.
Facing Diminished Trust, Doctors Question Their Calling
A new survey of physicians by The Doctors Company confirms a familiar but deepening concern: Few physicians would recommend a career in medicine.
Video Feb 10, 2026
Facility-Specific Guidelines Across Clinical Settings
Facility-specific standards of practice, operating procedures, and medical staff bylaws can vary by location and by department. Assuming consistency across sites creates avoidable risk.
Video Feb 10, 2026
Why Do Early Career Stages Carry Higher Risk?
Malpractice cases involving advanced practice clinicians are most common in the first few years of practice and when nearing retirement.
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