August 2003 AAOS Report
AAOS Board seeks member comments on expert witness issue
The AAOS Board of Directors wants to know how members
think the organization should respond to the issue
of inappropriate orthopaedic expert witness testimony.
During the coming week, members will receive either
a fax, or a letter with background information and
a short, three-question survey. The background information
will include a summary of AAOS actions to date, as
well as the costs and legal ramifications of three
different assessment and disciplinary systems. Members
will be able to respond in three ways: online, or
via fax or mail. A unique identification number (not
your member ID number), will be provided to you in
the fax or letter and is required to access the survey
online.