Malpractice Case Studies: What Went Wrong? (Episode 2)
A malpractice attorney clearly explains why proper documentation is essential each time a physician sees a patient. Lack of documentation can lead to a lawsuit—don't make this mistake.
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Aug 27, 2024
Continuing Education: Pain Management Closed Claims Analysis
Our complimentary for-credit course offers lessons learned from pain management claims.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Member Credentialing FAQs
Get answers to some of the common questions that members ask during the credentialing process.
Agent Credentialing FAQs
Answers to some of the common questions that agents ask during the credentialing process.
Extended Reporting Period, or Tail, Coverage for Medical Malpractice Insurance: Common and Costly Misconceptions
For many medical professionals, extended reporting period (ERP) coverage, commonly referred to as “tail coverage,” is a vaguely familiar term that they may associate with job change or retirement. Tail coverage extends the period of time during which a claim can be reported to the insurance carrier on a canceled claims-made medical professional liability insurance policy. The extension may be indefinite, or it may be for a predetermined term.
Brad O'Brien
Brad O’Brien, president of The Doctors Insurance Agency, has worked in the medical malpractice field since 1988. He is located in Novato, California.
The Doctors Company Assists Members Impacted by Southern California Wildfires
Due to disruption to member medical practices from the Southern California wildfires, The Doctors Company will defer policy cancellations for nonpayment for 90 days.
Aug 27, 2024
2024 Legislative Session Demonstrates Continued Assault on Medical Liability Protections
Medical liability reforms that helped to end medical malpractice crises in recent decades are increasingly under attack.
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The Doctor’s Advocate
Mike Grady
Mike Grady is founder and principal of Grady Professional Services in West Palm Beach, Florida. He specializes in medical malpractice insurance for individual and group practices.
Disclosure Resources
Practitioners can use these guidelines to help mitigate liability risks when disclosing adverse events and complications.
