Each day, healthcare practitioners weave together patient safety measures and other steps to mitigate practice liability. Our experts advise clinicians to reexamine seven areas of risk mitigation, including documentation, informed consent, incidental findings, communication, and artificial... Continue Reading
The Doctors Company easy-to-use Quick Check tools can help your practice identify processes that need to be updated. Each printable checklist also includes a resource list and contact details for additional guidance. Quick Check Tools Quick Check: Dissatisfied Patient ManagementImprove how... Continue Reading
Patients present to an acute care facility for many reasons, including emergency care, admission for ongoing treatment, surgical care, and—with surprising frequency—dental care needs. The American Dental Association (ADA) estimates that every year, 2 million patients visit emergency... Continue Reading
A 2023 American Medical Association report found that 31.2 percent of U.S. physicians have been sued at some point in their careers. This risk increases with age and experience, with nearly 47 percent of physicians age 55 and older having faced a lawsuit. General surgeons and ob/gyns face the... Continue Reading
Congratulations on your retirement—we applaud your dedication to a lifetime of practicing good medicine and thank you for being a valued member of The Doctors Company. We’ve prepared this checklist to help you make a smooth transition into retirement... See the full Retirement... Continue Reading
A Patient Safety and Risk Management Guide for Members Physician practices close for many reasons, including physician illness or death or a decision to sell, practice solo, join another group, relocate, or retire. The Patient Safety and Risk Management Department provides this guide to make the... Continue Reading
Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope that you'll enjoy it as much as we do. In order to get the most out of your member experience, CALAOMS Members will need to activate their new account login. Member's... Continue Reading
By Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company Consider the following scenario: A successful and highly respected pediatrician with an unblemished record over decades of practice learns of a HIPAA breach by a member of his administrative staff. The... Continue Reading
Richard F. Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, and Patti L. Ellis, RN, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company With increasing regularity, staffing shortages have adversely impacted the delivery of healthcare and the availability of diagnostic and... Continue Reading
To take a deeper look at the opioid crisis, The Doctors Company reviewed 272 malpractice claims in which patient harm involved opioids. This video discusses the claims study findings and safe prescribing tips. Continue Reading
