On this page you will find educational documents, presentations and links to resources on medical malpractice, risk management, expert witness consulting and other medicolegal topics. Many of these resources are available to Members Only. We encouarge you to become an AAPALM Member. Members please contact the website administrator if you have documents you wish to share with members or publicly.
Malpractice and Risk Management Related
Medical Economics Article on PA Malpractice October 2011
ReachMD Radio Interview of President Nicholson on the topic of PA Risk Management: Strategies for Minimizing Risk (15 minutes audio)
Published Research Article Comparing PA Malpractice to NP and MD
Link to book "Physician Assistant Medical Malpractice in the Healthcare Workforce" by Jeff Nicholson, PhD, PA-C
Doctoral Dissertation Analyzing the First 17 years of Data in the National Practitioner Databank Comparing PA, NP and MD Malpractice, jeff Nicholson, PhD, PA-C
Powerpoint Presentations
Founder Monty Cary Powerpoint on Malpractice and Risk Management
Jeff Nicholson 2010 AAPA Conference CME Powerpoint on PA Liability, Malpractice and Risk Management with audio (Members Only)
Malpractice Insurance Issues
Malpractice Insurance: Claims Made vs. Occurance Policies (Document Brief)
ReachMD Radio Interview of Jeff Nicholson on the Topic of PA Malpractice Insurance - Do PAs Need Their Own Separate Policies? (15 minutes audio)
Expert Witness Resources
AAPA Adopted Ethicial Guidelines for PA Expert Witnesses
American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct (Link)
American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Expert Witnesses
President Nicholson Short Article Overview for Attorneys and Experts
Becoming a PA Expert Witness: FAQs, What I Need to Know (This is one of the most requested benefits of new members!! How do I become an expert?, Can I be an expert in my retirement?, Do I need special training?, What should I charge?, and dozens more of your questions answered.) (Members Only)
Sample Physician Defendant Deposition (Members Only)
Sample Physician Plaintiff's Expert Deposition (Members Only)
Mock Deposition Power Point (Members Only - New)
Link to SEAK, an Education Company for Expert Witnesses
Link to SorryWorks, a coalitition promoting patient safety and reduced litigation through the concept of apology without admitting fault
PA Professional Issues
PA EMPLOYMENT GUIDE with Recent Compensation Statistics, Sample Contracts, PA Education, Reimburesment Overview and Links to Resources (2009 Most Current Issue)
AAPALM Related
Welcome Letter to New Members!
Instructions to Access/Update Directory Information (Members Only)
AAPALM Current Bylaws
Minutes of the AAPALM Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, June 2011 (NEW)
Minutes of the first 2010-11 Board Meeting, September, 2010
Minutes of the AAPALM Annual Meeting in Atlanta, May 2010
Minutes of the AAPALM Annual Meeting in San Diego, May 2009
Minutes of the AAPALM Annual Meeting in San Antonio, May 2008
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