So, will he require future medical care from his injuries from this subject incident? (2) A treating physician and surgeon or other treating health care practitioner who is to be asked during the deposition to express opinion testimony, including opinion or factual testimony regarding the past or present diagnosis or prognosis made by the practitioner or the reasons for a particular treatment decision made by the practitioner . I never read from them, but rather refer to them to refresh my memory and then address the witness without the material. 0000003470 00000 n Having now laid the foundation for the plaintiffs health condition and having taken a trip through time leading up to the allegations at issue, you must then make the call to determine how deep you want to go regarding substantive opinions about the product, outcomes, diagnosis and prognosis. Is that correct? During the deposition, your attorney may object to a question asked of you. Provides you with a time-tested order of questions for best results in most depositions. Professional experience5. Speak clearly, speak confidently, and present the appearance that you are sure of what you are saying. 0000000916 00000 n Treating Physicians as Non-Retained Experts There is a fine line between a retained medical expert and a non-retained treating physician. This article focuses on a new, if not novel, means of approaching the heretofore routine doctor deposition. The long deposition submerges any flashes of good testimony for the plaintiff in a mass of detail. In many cases, it has resulted in more efficient medicine with better outcomes for patients ranging from curing or eliminating diseases (such as hepatitis C) to cutting inpatient hospital stays from weeks to days. Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.340, subdivision (m) states in part: A party intending to offer an audio or video recording of a deposition in evidence under section 2025.620 shall notify the court and all parties in writing of that intent and of the parts of the deposition to be offered. Have you had any discussions with plaintiffs counsel about being compensated for your time meeting with them or reviewing documents? Testify by deposition or trial in the suit? Hospital privileges ever denied? stream In the present study, an . In personal-injury actions, treating physicians are often able to provide valuable testimony in support of the plaintiff's case. D/A refers to the actual date of the accident, e.g., January 12, 2010. stream 5. 2. Did you try to separate out how much of John Jones condition is due to his prior injury/history and how much is due to the accident he is suing about? Every client, every case and every doctor are unique, therefore, this 0000010560 00000 n Oral or written report? You are not there to be an expert witness and likely have not properly reviewed the subsequent physicians records. 0000009863 00000 n This seminar is intended to provide osteopathic residents and medical students with an introductory look into the typical deposition of a physician. The use of depositions at trial, particularly videotaped ones, has become increasingly common. Ever had treatment for chemical dependency? Are you aware of [plaintiffs name] having [body part] issues or even coming close to requiring a [surgical] procedure before the subject incident occurred? Take breaks when you need them or if your attorney suggests it. George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M.Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law, THE HEALTH LAW FIRM1101 Douglas AvenueAltamonte Springs, Florida 32714Telephone: (407) 331-6620Telefax: (407) 331-3030, website: www.TheHealthLawFirm.come-mail: cbrown@TheHealthLawFirm.com, FLORIDA HOSPITALOSTEOPATHIC FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, FLORIDA HOSPITAL EAST ORLANDOORLANDO, FLORIDA. As to each publication: is there anything in it that bears on the treatment of John Jones? _Y>#Bx/:]jy H1Gg t0v]ge vKe!x8HJe^GL)4Dz:Js wKen~^xm]v\p&0CLjWhvw`A^//OU&w\%.2k|rql;)hV:z,t`wr#ps#n%#vflnfkaea]NcV1 _cr.xrvB#6x#Ez|c$}a. Before whom depositions may be taken. 0000003085 00000 n However, because of the prohibition on ex parte discussions, defense counsel must take the deposition "cold," i.e., without any advance knowledge of what the doctor is going to say. We have a duty as counsel to leave the take the deposition now and deal with it later attitude that seems to have become commonplace in some circles. Generally the defense gains an advantage in the deposition of a plaintiffs treating doctor by making the examination, long, detailed, and boring. That is what the trial is for. They did not provide any of the background data, underlying documents or emails leading up to that document? Were they lawyers retained by the plaintiff in this litigation? As to each of the above classes of documents, after marking the exhibit, the defendants lawyer will ask if it is a printout of an item maintained as an electronic data file. 166 31 The deposing attorney may invite assistants, including consulting physicians, nurses, or paralegals to help them in analyzing the testimony and framing questions. 3. There is a lot of hay to be made by trumpeting out unfortunate emails, draft company documents or memos that are unfavorable to the companyregardless of whether the plaintiff or their physician has ever seen or heard of them. Identify by name and connection to the case, everyonewho is in the room. And all caused from the subject incident from [date of loss]? For physicians, depositions are stressful and unnatural experiences. As you understand it, those documents are corporate documents that the plaintiffs lawyer told you were from [company]? Rule 32 (a) (1) states: ,:o+Ll#esN` between counsel for the plaintiff and the doctor before the first question is asked under oath. First, some of the treaters in Cook County are well known to all defense counsel and insurance carriers. Be confident. Lab work or other tests that were done and what were the results. PREPARING FOR DEPOSITIONS A. Depositions as Part of an Overall Discovery Plan 1:50 Reviewing the Case 1:51 Establishing Goals 1:52 Preparing an Outline 1:52.1 Practice Tip: When Making a Deposition Outline, Should You Write Out Every Question? If you are deposing the representative of a company pursuant to Rule 30 (b) (6), you must describe with reasonable particularity the matters on which the representative will be examined. A statement of all amounts of money received by the doctor or his or her medical organization from attorney Wiley Fox, or his firm Fox Huntum and Brag, during the last two years. Some records contain statements about pre-existing physical conditions or reference chronic symptoms. In fact, is it important for you to have a history of the patients prior injuries, treatment and health conditions for you to make an educated assessment about the condition? DIRECT EXAM OF TREATING DOCTOR . Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers. 4 0 obj The Supreme Court held that section 2034 does not require the submission of an expert witness declaration for a treating physician, emphasizing at the outset that "the treating physicians in this case were designated as expert witnesses," as required by subdivisions (a)(1) and (f)(1)(A) of section 2034, which requires a "'list setting forth the . <> Over time, however, we have adapted. The rule has two important subparts: Rule 26 (a) (2) (B) (the "classic" expert witness disclosure rule), and Rule 26 (a) (2) (C) (the "abrogated" expert witness disclosure rule). Do you consider those reliable authorities?. This analysis can be seen in most soft tissue cases. It does not matter that the doctor has not seen the documents, that the documents have little or nothing to do with the science of medicine surrounding the product, or that the documents are in no way temporally related to the care and treatment of the patient. Likewise, the substantive material in our outlines should not elicit memories of the days of British Sterling cologne and home permanent kits. Leave with a better understanding of the overall deposition process. [If signs or symptoms of the injury complained of in the lawsuit were not recorded on the first visit of John Jones to this doctor after the D/A.] Copies of all bills to John Jones, or to attorneys in this case, for services rendered regarding John Jones after D/A, plus statements of account showing amounts charged, balances paid and balance now due. What did you each say about these documents? When a patient sues for malpractice, the patient's attorney will take the defendant physician's deposition. Did you know that in fact that John Jones had ___________? If the records are legible, then they may not warrant a deposition. <> What is the basis of that opinion? Cover client's significant medical records including records that predate injuries at issue. When the deposition is complete, you will be asked whether you would like to review the deposition transcript when its completed or whether you are willing to waive that right. Q. Thanks to television, many people think of a deposition as something that happens under a glaring light bulb in a dimly lit room, while attorneys grill witnesses with trick questions. In my experience, an early settlement offer before entering F2 oral discovery is the best approach. If the facts warrant, you should use this moment to detail the plaintiffs relevant preexisting clinical conditionsand put them front and center before the jury and the doctor. trailer You will likely receive a subpoena from a judge noting the date, time and place of the deposition. Note: Here the defense counsel can cause the doctor to become uncertain or more conservative in his or her testimony by informing him/her of pertinent aspects of the plaintiffs prior injuries or history that this doctor did not mention as part of the history considered or known about. The treating physicians know why they are using certain treatments and drugs and not others. Sometimes ending a lawsuit, whatever way it ends, win or lose, relieves tension and pain, doesnt it? Was anything observed that was not recorded? Virginias Data Privacy Law Just Went Into Effect What You Should Know. The treater is going to testify that the occurrence caused the injury, that there was no pre-existing injury and the injury is permanent. Case factors which suggest plaintiff fraud. Asked you to tell jury about him? How does my lawyer make sure that the doctors and medical facilities will get paid? This article discusses general tips specific to medical malpractice deposition preparation. 3 0 obj Did plaintiffs counsel show you several documents prior to this deposition? Was the treatment you gave John Jones successful? Sec. about your clients injuries and treatment and then (b) call your retained doctor to the stand to discuss it (along with other matters). Plaintiffs lawyers and seasoned doctors are expecting the same old, same old when it comes to questioning. Mechanics of how accident causes these injuries2. Unfortunately, a deposition is an event that many, if not most, physicians will experience at least once in their career. Who in your medical organization is in physical charge of the: Medical records of John Jones? The defense attorney will make sure the court reporter marks as an exhibit and copy everything that the witness has brought with him, even if it is not referred to in this deposition. A. The term Secondary Gain in medicine means The gain derived from an illness, such as personal attention and service, monetary gains, disability benefits, and release from unpleasant responsibilities, doesnt it? treating physician deposition california. A deposition is not to find out the facts. You performed a [L4-5 discectomy and decompression] procedure for [plaintiffs name] after more conservative care failed to help his [back] pain? For the jury, I want to shift gears and lets finally talk about what you know and what you were asked to come here to talk aboutyour records and your care and treatment of [plaintiff]. 166 0 obj <> endobj Always ask whether the doctor has given testimony before. 5 0 obj Always request to review the transcript! A. What they ask you to do? A treating physician who has spent a substantial amount of time with the plaintiff, and who is intimately familiar with his medical history and prognosis, may be in a unique position to provide opinions concerning plaintiff's injuries, past and future . Likewise, they did not show the doctor any of the corporate testimony involving drafters of the documents, emails or memos that may have shed some light on what was said, when it was said and why it was said. What does your practice of (orthopedics) involve? On both of those cases, I have already deposed and videorecorded the treating surgeons. 40, No. What type of medicine do you practice. What attorneys tell their clients at the first meeting. If a mouse runs by, get its name and put it on the record. Of course not. Apprehension about deposing the physician defendant is the biggest threat to successful testimony in a medical malpractice case. This is a general outline intended for use during the direct examination of the client's treating physician. Many physicians are deposed concerning the care they provided to a patient in lawsuits that implicate the patient's health (auto accident, work injury, disability suit), but not the physician's standard of care. ~Z#'tqkCIj.Qft&QR Education (1) board certification/significance 4. Did you make a differential diagnosis to distinguish other causes of John Joness symptoms? 3V|DoIhW>iNXp2_{O \=I7C}_F`"1w:88fY) fy)$DSH 3O!/3M! \a:b%?#>h'o=*s+a0xdhu9CFEXMtgoQ+,qkH +Ps3)Pc But it doesnt mean we shouldnt try. And you also need to examine the patient to determine what continues to hurt them? Now you must decide if any of the allegations in the complaint can be taken down or neutralized by the consent process; the warnings from the Instructions For Use (IFU), product label or package insert; or common knowledge in the medical field. Depositions usually in the office of an attorney. These depositions focus on the substance of treatment, the patient's medical condition, and the patient's prognosis. While the physician is not a party to the lawsuit and typically does not have an interest in how the lawsuit is resolved, it is important to still retain legal counsel as your records and treatment will be reviewed and scrutinized. 11 0 obj Generally the defense gains an advantage in the deposition of a plaintiff's treating doctor by making the examination, long, detailed, and boring. A deposition is a job interview. 9 0 obj You want to put what they are telling you in terms of their presentation into context? Put your fears to rest by familiarizing yourself with the procedure and preparing for predictable questions and variable responsesdue diligence before your deposition will lead to a strong defense. m_sp0fe}:8LTRhXY36A[H`{CxMiq$r-]ZM They allow one side to find out what a witness or party knows about the case; It fixes a witness's story so that he/she cannot amend his/her story at trial; Under certain circumstances, it preserves the testimony for witnesses who may not be available to testify at trial; and. <> I want to ask you about some defense opinions in this case, OK? Do you have a Curriculum Vitae, (or C.V. or an outline form of your education, professional history, accolades, interests, and other relevant information to your medical treatment of John Jones)? If you happen to have a judge who allows the plaintiff to have ex parte contact with healthcare providers, then you have a duty to go beyond the fact that the meeting merely occurred and let the jury know that not only did you not attendyou were never invited. Cane/walker/brace/cast why & for how long. First, the attorney must know the file. Future complaints or subject symptoms. endobj Saves you time in preparing your deposition outline. Because this unconventional, outside-the-box approach to corporate depositions has created a shift in the way plaintiffs lawyers take depositions. It is a proceeding where a lawyer representing a party to a lawsuit asks questions to or interviews a witness under oath, but out of court. His accessibility to clients and willingness to take the time to discuss their cases with them is in keeping with the firms focus on transparency in attorney relationships with clients. How long did you spend reviewing your own medical records in preparation for this deposition? If a physician thinks a certain medication caused an adverse outcome for a patient, then they would certainly chart it so that future treaters would have the benefit of that knowledge and steer the patient away from such therapies in the future. 0000001907 00000 n Did plaintiffs counsel compensate you for your time? Know what the doctor . If they are numerous, authenticate and mark each individual medical record that identifies a history of infarctions, diabetes, smoking, noncompliance, etc. The 9 most common personal injury case weaknesses. A deposition is the questioning of a witness under oath outside of a courtroom. 15 0 obj I'm always surprised by lawyers who do not take advantage of the opportunity to meet with the doctor before the deposition. 0000000016 00000 n Do the tables come outfitted with ashtrays for our smokes and carafes of stale water with cloudy ice cubes? If someone is suing for pain, is there anyway you can measure the amount of pain except by that person telling you how much there is? The tired practice of following an outline loosely based on Introduction, Credentials, Records Review, Opinion and Thank You for Your Time, Doctor is over. What documents did Mr. Fox show you, and what documents did you show Mr. Fox? Would you have liked to have known about it before you gave your opinions in this case? Ask whether their hospital privileges have ever been suspended or provoked. Profession/specialty3. 0000001573 00000 n Deposing a plaintiffs treaters should be on a case by case basis. Any lien documents or letters of protection or other documents between the doctors medical organization and John Jones or Mr. Fox regarding enforcement of payment of the bills of John Jones, or documents filed in public files to enforce payment. Passed specialty board for the specialty practiced? Notice of taking of deposition. So, as we get older, we all have degeneration in the spine, which includes the back and neck? You also need a history from the patient? Do you consider those to be reliable authorities for you to consult? b. As a physician, there are three common reasons why you will be compelled to testify and your deposition will be taken, each of which presents its own problems and pitfalls. You should always consult extensively with your own personal attorney and follow his or her advice. This form is for the defense to use in examining the plaintiff's treating doctors. The first time you saw the documents were before today where you are being recorded and have been sworn in under oath? 9. CPLR: DEPOSITIONS In the context of the practice of medicine, we are all very familiar with the Latin phrase primum est non nocere. Free Consultation (800) 553-8082 Miller & Zois helps injured victims and their families in personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. endobj %PDF-1.4 % These can range from emergency room physicians, primary care doctors, chiropractors, surgeons, pain doctors and physical therapists. 2. DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations. Who saw John Jones on this first occasion, and why was John Jones seen? You had the benefit of the plaintiffs medical record and past illnesses, ailments and comorbidities? As a treating physician. endobj Please introduce your self to the jury. What was your testimony about? Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs the use of a deposition at trial. This needs to be done before the defense deposition. Have you referred to any articles or texts in reviewing this case or in preparing your opinions or to testify in this case? Alarm fatigue is a safety and quality problem in patient care and actions should be taken to reduce this by, among other measures, building an effective safety culture. A physician can expect that in addition to himself/herself, at a minimum, there will be an attorney for each party to the action and a court reporter in attendance. Required fields are marked *. Ultimately, you recommended that [plaintiffs name] undergo a [procedure] on [date]? <> It is important it is to create medical records which are truthful, isnt it? Q. Sec. The retained expert can come across as a hired gun. Checklist of items to maintain and bring in. 52-148e. %%EOF Can you explain to the jury what a _____ does. Dr. _____, where is your practice located. (1) nature/expense reasonable probability4. [Plaintiffs name] started seeing you because of [back] pain he had starting on [date of loss] when he was involved in [crash/fall/etc.]? Here are some common tactics used by plaintiff attorneys deposing EPs: Plaintiff attorneys will try to get the EP to blame another . 0000030483 00000 n It is important to review these documents for the following two purposes: Whether the plaintiff's doctor had a complete medical brief Through training, targeted witness preparation, issue-focused redirect examinations and effective motion practice, we have worked to neutralize and eliminate those jury-friendly sound bites. I want to bring the facts of this case back to the jury. HWmO8_G.S)n[PA@,=f} IpfyQ5:,=M'bt8XX.aUYeF$Y/GRlB4'iW mig[qWf8v#3"E(9r9TRSY)lkOT?I) KL]EYWCm]Mp]t2XmThAAU)rBr Games insurers play in wrongfully denying claims. Id like to stipulate to the admission of the surgical report for all purposes including trial? Lets discuss why. Video-recording the deposition and using it in trial. Dan Christensen . 708 0 obj <>stream So, in your deposition notice, state: Please take notice that the deposing party intends to cause the proceedings to be recorded stenographically, through the instant visual display of testimony and by videotape. Can you tell the jury about your educational background? Name - professional address >plaintiff's doctor? endobj treating physician deposition outlinemuseum of glass restaurant near netherlands. 3t@,PT.T++U;8"hPK~cTC4. In our zeal to smooth out the rough edges in our defense of corporate witnesses, have we ignored the opportunity to take a newdare we sayoffense-focused approach to doctor depositions? "Physicians understand the medicine better than the plaintiff attorney ever will," he explains. The defendants lawyer will ask for details about all items which may be related to, or have similar bodily or mental conditions or symptoms to those complained of in this lawsuit. That prior injury or history can affect a decision on how much of John Jones condition is due to his prior injury/history and how much is due to the accident he is suing about, cant it? In Dozier, a medical malpractice case, a treating physician testified at deposition that he could not opine as to standard of care. Bills for services to Mr. Fox or his legal firm? o Remember comp cases are all different o What is the doctor [s . The defense lawyer can subpoena or otherwise secure the attendance of the treating physician at a deposition. All files and records regarding this lawsuit, including all correspondence between the doctor and any person, firm, company, attorney, or organization relating to this suit or the injuries of John Jones. How insurers view personal injury claims. 11 ways insurers stonewall personal injury claimants. TEN POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN THE DEPOSITION HAS BEGUN. And if a patient brought in one single page of a medical record out of thousands, would you want to see or have knowledge of the situation to put it into context? Nailing your deposition is tall order. Names of parties? We met for the first time today when I introduced myself to you in advance of this deposition, correct? [7] thorough outline of topics typically addressed when deposing a medical expert in a car wreck case. Mr. DeSantis is a 2017 graduate of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Trial Academy. Check. And you created these in the ordinary course and scope of your business? 0 Some treaters will testify that they cannot answer how the accident affected the pre-existing injury, which is useful to defense counsel. The Carlson Law Firm, PC . What is your occupation? A physician being deposed as a defendant must prepare by meeting with his/her attorney and reviewing the issues likely to arise during the proceedings. 1. What represented the jurisdiction of each? endobj Bills for services to John Jones? Court involved? M2DH) ,B;02ZMz5)Ro" FTK 8TR-N>5jdHYLJ_#ioS~tofc:&Kltv74 Where do the bills stand right now for everything for [plaintiffs name] your care, the [procedure], the surgery center? Did you disclose those to [plaintiffs name]? Are there any documents that you had or saw in that conference that are not here with you now? A cancellation fee of $1500 is payable if cancellation of testifying with less than 7 days notice occurs. 698 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<352186D50418074EACA279C3AF9D6495><290B7E37AE5F8F4E8C51CFCC6B763D9B>]/Index[691 18]/Info 690 0 R/Length 56/Prev 66248/Root 692 0 R/Size 709/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream If you want to emphasize something favorable to your side of the case that was recorded in the medical records for a particular office visit or hospital stay, or you want to emphasize that something was not recorded (hence you can infer it did not exist) ask the following: Is this document, dated _________________, the record of _________ of John Jones? January 12, 2010. stream 5 used by plaintiff attorneys deposing EPs: plaintiff treating physician deposition outline will try to the. To get the EP to blame another 5 0 obj Always request to the... 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