Reduce Psychiatry Medication Risk
Medication regimens for psychiatric patients can be highly complex and involve a variety of drugs. Incorporating the medication management strategies outlined here can help psychiatrists keep patients safe.
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2023 Great Place to Work Certification
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is pleased to announce the company is Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® in 2023. This is the second time the company has received this prestigious designation.
LEP Interpreter Requirements and FAQ
To help you understand LEP requirements, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions with strategies to ensure compliance.
NJ PURE Exclusive Agreement
NJ Physicians United Reciprocal Exchange (NJ PURE) announced today it is exiting the medical malpractice insurance marketplace and has entered into a relationship designed to offer its insureds access to a leading A rated medical liability carrier with The Doctors Company Risk Retention Group (RRG).
Ob/Gyn Patient Safety FAQs
Our experts answer questions about topics in obstetrics and gynecology, including cesarean delivery on maternal request and screening mammograms.
December 01, 2023, Cardiology Magazine
Lessons Learned From a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A "three P" analysis of a malpractice claim involving a TAVR procedure reveals risk mitigation strategies for cardiologists.
March 01, 2024, Cardiology Magazine
Lessons Learned From a Cardiology Malpractice Case
This analysis of a malpractice lawsuit involving failure to diagnose acute coronary syndrome reveals risk mitigation strategies for cardiologists.
Articles and Insights on Closing a Practice
A list of articles and expert insights on risk management issues to consider when closing a practice.
Informed Consent: Substance and Signature
True informed consent is a process of managing a patient’s expectations through shared decision making. It is not just a signature on a document.
Curbside Consultations: Patient Safety and Legal Risks
Informal consultations are tempting to busy healthcare practitioners because they are convenient and speedy, but these situations also include inherent liability risks for the consulting practitioner.
