AAEM added "Remarkable Testimony" Cases to its website to make known to the emergency medicine community those physicians whose testimony in malpractice actions is remarkable for any reason.
The number of lawsuits filed against emergency physicians is growing. In order to file a malpractice claim, many states require plaintiffs to have an opinion from an expert that malpractice has occurred. A number of these so-called experts are physicians who seem willing to make any statement, no matter how outrageous, in support of a malpractice claim.
AAEM has responded to suggestions by several members by creating this web site. It is designed to bring to light testimony by expert witnesses that is remarkable either because of its spurious nature or because it is particularly helpful to the emergency physician defendant. It is hoped that by publicizing such testimony, and the individuals who offer it, emergency physicians may find some measure of relief from the ongoing crisis.
How It Works
Members of AAEM are asked to submit cases in which expert witness testimony was remarkable enough to be publicized. Examples of such testimony may seem farfetched, unbelievable or just plain wrong. Other testimony may be succinct, insightful or particularly helpful. Cases are submitted to the AAEM Malpractice Task Force, which will review them and select those that seem to be good examples of remarkable testimony.
In order for a case to be considered, it should be closed and all documents for review must be in the public record. Those physicians whose testimony is selected to be posted will be contacted and offered an opportunity to respond to the posting.
How to Submit a Case
Emergency physicians who are aware of appropriate testimony are invited to submit the cases for submission. They can be submitted via e-mail at testimony@aaem.org. Submissions should include
Read about our first case posted on "Remarkable Testimony" website at: http://www.aaem.org/aaemtestimony/.