Professional Education
Safe Opioid Prescribing for Physicians and Dentists
This enduring activity meets controlled substances requirements for a national audience (not state-specific). Opioids play an important role in pain management—both in the acute and the chronic setting, but a variety of causes have contributed to an opioid-related epidemic leading to addiction and death. There has also been substantial misuse of opioids by prescription and by diversion. With the spotlight on the epidemic guidelines, regulations, studies, and solutions are emerging, including recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that can address the epidemic and allow for effective and appropriate use of these drugs.
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Video Feb 10, 2026
Regularly Check for Reports in the NPDB
Many clinicians don’t realize they’ve been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) until their credentials are reviewed as part of the employment verification process at a new job.
December 15, 2025, DANDA Awards
The Doctors Company Wins DANDA Award
The Doctors Company is honored to win a season four DANDA award for our report "Nuclear Verdicts and Rising Costs: How Inflation Is Impacting Medical Malpractice Claims."
March 19, 2026, Medscape
When the Malpractice Suit Comes: A Mental Health Guide
Facing a malpractice suit can deeply impact a physician's mental health, often leading to stress and self-doubt. Understanding its commonality and seeking support can help doctors cope with the emotional challenges of litigation.
February 01, 2025, Today’s FDA
Nuclear Verdicts in Healthcare: How Social Inflation Impacts Physicians, Patients and the Future of Medicine
Bob White, President of The Doctors Company and TDC Group, discusses how desensitization to big numbers, eroding tort reform, and other factors are increasing healthcare costs.
Video Jul 29, 2024
Reptile Theory and Malpractice Verdicts
Plaintiff’s lawyers are using “Reptile Theory”—leveraging the “fight or flight” instinct in jurors—to maximize malpractice verdicts higher than ever seen before.
Video Jul 30, 2018
What to Expect from Litigation: Dr. Go's Perspective
Dr. Darlene M. Go discusses the malpractice claim that was made against her and how the support of her insurer, her attorney, and expert witnesses helped her win her case.
July 01, 2026, ASA Monitor
Partnership Over Permission: Redefining Anesthesiology-Cardiology Collaboration
Anesthesia malpractice claims data from The Doctors Company reveal that clinical judgment issues are the second-highest contributing factors to claims (behind technical performance issues).
