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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.

Professional Education
Module 6: Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) (Innovations and Smart Approaches in Safe Prescribing)
This program reviews the CURES electronic database for Schedule II, III, IV, V controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in California, including time requirements involved when dispensing information needs to be reported (a controlled substance is released to the patient or patient's representative). This module will examine how non-DEA licensed physicians and surgeon practitioners can access CURES data. This module consists of four audio-filled videos. To successfully complete this course, you need to achieve a passing score of 80 percent in the post-test questions.

Robert DeSimone
Bob DeSimone is president of The Doctors Insurance Agency in Solana Beach, California. Bob has worked in the medical malpractice insurance business for 25 years.

Expert Insights and Resources for Changing Healthcare
The Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) recognized The Doctors Company for its exceptional efforts to educate and support healthcare professionals as they navigate the rapidly changing healthcare industry, especially as they adapt to evolving technologies.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Workers’ compensation delivers protection if an employee is injured on the job. Mitigate the financial consequences of workplace accidents.

February 26, 2026, MDLinx
AI and Malpractice Risk: Are You Exposed?
Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer for The Doctors Company, discusses how the rapid pace of AI development in medicine is creating gaps in regulation and understanding.

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