A large number of respondents thanked ACEP for launching the survey and expressed a desire for feedback on the results. Many expressed surprise at the resources they did not previously know existed for dealing with various medical-legal concerns. Those who completed the entire survey were referred to a page on the acep.org website that contained many of the policies referenced in the survey. However, because the survey was rather lengthy, only about a quarter of respondents answered the last question.

Although the sampling method was not entirely random and nonrespondent follow-up was not pursued, the responses received are a valuable snapshot of the legal interests, experiences, and concerns of our members, and also present a substantial opportunity for ACEP, and especially its Medical-Legal and Education Committees, to respond to the needs of ACEP members.

Both committees will use the areas of need identified by the survey to craft educational articles, courses, and other means of enhancing knowledge about medical-legal subjects over the coming months and years. In addition, the Academic Affairs Committee and the Well-Being Committee will be working closely with the Medical-Legal Committee to expand and increase accessibility of information and resources relating to risk management and litigation stress management.