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Sep 14, 2020
Hospitalist Closed Claims Study
This review of 238 closed hospitalist claims identifies top allegations and factors contributing to patient injury.

Patient Safety in Dentistry: Communication
Effective communication improves teamwork and creates a safer environment for patients. It can also enhance patient engagement and satisfaction and reduce the risk of professional liability claims, even if an adverse event occurs.

Physician-Owned Carrier Investments
Physicians should understand the risks of their medical malpractice carrier’s investments and make sure they are covered by an insurer who has their interests at heart and, therefore, takes a prudent and relatively conservative approach to investing.

Aug 27, 2024
Adjusting Medications for Patients With Kidney Disease: Case Study
Melissa Nelson, RN, Senior Patient Safety Analyst, The Doctors Company
Strategies from our case examination can help practitioners ensure that patients with poor kidney function receive appropriately adjusted medication doses.
From The Doctor’s Advocate

Jan 30, 2025
Off-Label Use: Patient Safety Implications
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, Part of TDC Group
Once authorized, a drug product may be prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner for any use deemed appropriate based on the practitioner’s professional opinion. The governing standard is what other similarly trained practitioners would do—not what the manufacturer of the medication or product recommends.

Nurse Practitioner Liability Coverage
Nurse practitioners face distinct, significant, and long-lasting liability risks, and providing excellent care is not enough to mitigate them. Careful consideration of liability coverage options is essential for midwives to protect their licenses, reputations, professional and geographic mobility, and long-term financial health.

Guide to Online Services for Members

Feb 20, 2020
Anesthesiology Closed Claims Study
Darrell Ranum, JD, CPHRM, Vice President, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management
The Doctors Company studied 640 anesthesia medical malpractice claims that closed from 2007–2012 and 587 claims that closed between 2013–2018. These studies determined whether the number of patient injuries had decreased and to identify any new trends in claims involving anesthesia care.

Legislative, Regulatory, and Judicial Advocacy
TDC Group is relentlessly committed to supporting medical liability reform and to safeguarding access to patient care. We lead the industry with a dedicated, award-winning Government Relations team and the only medical liability advocacy program covering all 50 states and the federal level.

Jun 05, 2023
Foundation Activity: 2023 Updates
The Doctors Company Foundation recently launched its redesigned website and provided an update on the submissions received for the current grant cycle.
From The Doctor’s Advocate