Mar 06, 2026
Anti-Anchoring: Tackling High Medical Liability Damage Amounts Through Tort Reform
Trial lawyers have increasingly been using the “anchoring” technique to inflate the value of medical malpractice verdicts. Combatting this trend will require new defense tactics in the courtroom as well as anti-anchoring legislation.
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Addressing Challenging Patient Situations
Questions about patient relations and patient termination are consistently the top reasons that members request assistance.
Nov 27, 2023
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Patients: Top FAQs
Healthcare professionals who accept Medicare and Medicaid patients must comply with federal laws pertaining to language assistance for LEP patients. We answer frequently asked questions.
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The High Costs of Defensive Medicine
“Defensive medicine” is an increasingly common practice—the growing tendency of doctors to order needless tests to establish a medical record for their defense in case they are sued.
Informed Consent Sample Forms
Customize our informed consent sample forms to your practice and your patients.
Mar 07, 2025
Foundation Accepting Letters of Intent for 2025 Grants
The Doctors Company Foundation is currently accepting Letters of Intent for its 2025 grant cycle. Letters of Intent will be accepted through the end of business on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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When Midwives Should Escalate Care
One of the greatest sources of liability for midwives is delays in escalating care.
Obstetrics: Reduce Risk of Shoulder Dystocia
The purpose of this study was to better understand factors that may contribute to medical malpractice claims with shoulder dystocia.
Overview of Obesity-Related Malpractice Claims
The Doctors Company continues to see an increase in lawsuits involving patients with obesity.
Feb 07, 2025
Dental Risk Self-Assessment: Exclusively for Members
The Doctors Company’s online Dental Risk Self-Assessment exclusively for members can identify hidden liability risks in your dental practice. Regardless of the size of your practice or whether you are a general practitioner or a dental specialist, this easy-to-navigate self-assessment will guide you through common pitfalls in dental practices and provide you with risk management resources and strategies to prevent adverse outcomes and patient harm.
