Public Resources

Below are various resources on medical malpractice, risk management, expert witness consulting, and other medical legal topics. Members can access exclusive material here.

Malpractice and Risk Management

Protecting Patients & Yourself: Essential Tips for Physician Associates

Tips For Safe and Ethical Medical Practice

Informed Consent for Medical and Surgical Treatment 2019

ReachMD Radio Interview on PA Risk Management/Malpractice Insurance (15 minutes audio)

Article, PA Malpractice Insurance Part One: Claims Made Policies

Article, PA Malpractice Insurance Part Two: Occurrence Policies

Article, PA Malpractice Insurance Part Three: Recommendations

PowerPoint Presentations

Whitecoats of the Roundtable: Virtual Conference 2025

Avoiding Malpractice and Errors in Clinical Judgement

Expert Witness Resources

AAPA Adopted Ethical Guidelines for PA Expert Witnesses

SEAK Expert Witness Directory & Education

PA Scope Resources

PA Scope of Practice Info Chart by State

AAPA Summaries of State PA Laws and Regulations

APALM Related

APALM ByLaws Revised 2025

New Member Welcome Letter

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The Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine (APALM)

Founded to serve Physician Associates working at the crossroads of medicine and law, APALM provides education, resources, and community for professionals dedicated to the ethical and expert application of medical knowledge in legal contexts.

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We hope you find this website informative, useful, and educational. Please note that APALM does not offer legal advice. We recommend that patients or practitioners involved in a malpractice matter consult with a licensed attorney in their state. PAs should contact their state PA Academy or the AAPA.

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