Welcome to the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine (AAPA-LM) website. AAPA-LM is a special interest group within the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and is open to all AAPA members. Through this website and our academy, we hope to offer information, education and resources to our profession, and to the the legal and medical communities.

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In an effort to help the AAPALM board guide the activities of the organization over the next few years, all members are asked to complete a short 16 question survey - estimated time 3 minutes. Please click on each link below - be sure to complete both Part ONE and Part TWO. It is anonymous and results will be shared with all members.

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MISSION*:

The MISSION of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine is to provide education on malpractice liability and risk management to AAPA members and the medical community with an emphasis on the provision of safe medical care for all patients.

Additional Objectives:

1) To serve as a conduit of information for PAs and other medical professionals who may be facing legal action;

2) To provide information and resources to PAs who are interested in becoming medico-legal consultants; and

3) To act as a resource and clearinghouse for attorneys and insurance companies seeking PA experts on the scope of practice and standard of care of physician assistants.

*Adopted May 25, 2009 by unanimous member vote at the AAPA Annual Conference, San Diego

Disclaimer: We hope you find this website informative, useful and educational. Please note that neither AAPALM nor its members portend to offer any legal counsel or advice. We are not attorneys. We recommed that patients and health care practitioners who find themselves pursuing or named in a malpractice suit consult with a licensed litigation attorney in your state of residence.