At the end of the first examination, did you make a diagnosis? Deposing these well known, flagged, treaters would simply increase litigation costs and not accomplish anything for defense counsel. Which cases are selected for surveillance. So even if the person isnt consciously increasing their pain, the end of a lawsuit may be a source of relief of tension and pain? A treater, like a retained expert, is compensated to attend deposition and trial, true. An experienced attorney will continue a deposition for as long as possible, without interruption, in an effort to fatigue the witness. Did plaintiffs counsel say or suggest we were invited but did not show up? }oPqp[h|sI>T>Q~K)g.s5j|\fS6R}?QzFwPml_M0Sqf 0^)/^c {BB8&i1=fDY. Doctor, do you believe your care for [plaintiffs name] and the procedure you performed for him was medically reasonable and necessary to a reasonable degree of medical probability? The long deposition submerges any flashes of good testimony for the plaintiff in a mass of detail. hb```@2Abl,'p-. endobj 0000003470 00000 n 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). Roughly 200. As noted above, these practice points may not be applicable for every case, in whole or in part, nor should they be interpreted as suggesting change for the sake of change. In the present study, an . This form is for the defense to use in examining the plaintiffs treating doctors. Lets discuss why. A valid, recent, signed consent to release information is required. i. Were you paid, or are you to be paid, for that time, by Mr. Fox? A deposition is not a sprint to the finish. What did you do? 13 tips to help you understand insurers with different settlement approaches. 0000009006 00000 n endstream endobj startxref You testified that [the defense lawyer will summarize the the most helpful statement this witness has made that will provide ammunition at a trial or a settlement]. When was the paper printout made from the electronic file? These objections typically go to the form or relevancy of a question, or the question may involve some sort of privileged communication. _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. 0000048138 00000 n Copyright Additionally, there may be other participants involved as well. A. Potential lines of questioning regarding placing documents in context may include the following: At this point, you should have the attention of both the doctor and jury. But you have to ask yourself this question: Why qualify early? 0000004096 00000 n 0000063781 00000 n Apprehension about deposing the physician defendant is the biggest threat to successful testimony in a medical malpractice case. Know the doctor's file / report better than opposing counsel Do Internet research to understand the medical issues Know the law - "medically distinguishable" Call the doctor ahead of time if possible Show up in advance of deposition to discuss testimony Don't be afraid to cancel a deposition . For example, on a letter, who has possible access to edit the copy? When did you (including anyone in your clinic/medical organization) first examine John Jones after the accident of D/A? Despite these known and disclosed risks, [plaintiffs name] ultimately went forward with the [procedure] with you because he was in so much pain in his [body part]? [Plaintiffs name] became your patient when he came to see you on [enter first date of treatment]? 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. Lab work or other tests that were done and what were the results. Of course, a revolutionary, game-changing deposition may not be possible with every case. 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 are a defendant in a lawsuit, you must set aside adequate time to both review the patient's record and meet with your own counsel. So, that oath you took when you became a doctor, to help your patients as best you can, applies to [plaintiffs name]? In a personal injury case one of the most important witnesses is the treating doctor. Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.620, subdivision (d) states: Any party may use a video recording of the deposition testimony of a treating or consulting physician or of any expert witness even though the deponent is available to testify if the deposition notice under section 2025.220 reserved the right to use the deposition at trial, and if that party has complied with subdivision (m) of section 2025.340. If you appear sure of yourself in the deposition, the attorney will conclude that you will appear that way to a jury as well. 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. If witness has not brought any item: Insurance carriers are becoming more unreasonable. I want to bring the facts of this case back to the jury. What was content of report?). J&zXLEn& "( [2mf#'cwvm/*Uz/MealffAc,sX19 v @@;@R`q9 9b As a treating physician. 5 (May 2004). Read his full bio here: Alexander Sweis Full Bio, defense attorney will have all of the records, settlement and to save on the litigation costs. That being the case, for you to fully understand that document and be educated on itlike a medical recordwould you need a proper and thorough history of that document? o Remember comp cases are all different o What is the doctor [s . Identify by name and connection to the case, everyonewho is in the room. Medical personnel, working in medical intensive care units, are exposed to fatigue associated with alarms emitted by numerous medical devices used for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring patients. If the patient gave a version of the accident to the hospital or doctor that varies from his deposition testimony, may be able to apply to the court for a fact deposition of a doctor. Do you have a copy of the transcript of your testimony? Over the past 20 years, the advent of the internet and other technological innovations, coupled with novel approaches to assessing, diagnosing and treating patients, has led to a paradigm shift in the way many doctors practice medicine. You wouldnt want to guess about those things, would you? Inherent in this phrase is the understanding that physicians, as part of their work, must stay up to date with the evolving practice of medicine. Once the deposition resumes, the attorney may then play on this "friendship" in an attempt extract additional testimony. Why do they cause those same symptoms? To do no undue harm to your patients and help them the best you can? In fact, plaintiffs counsel had this meeting with you and showed you documents and discussed the case, yet they made no effort to include usthe lawyers representing [product or client]in that meeting or discussion? Id like to stipulate to the admission of the surgical report for all purposes including trial? %PDF-1.4 % The retained expert can come across as a hired gun. These depositions focus on the substance of treatment, the patient's medical condition, and the patient's prognosis. So what about us defense lawyers? Hq'&F&' Cane/walker/brace/cast why & for how long. Are you a social friend or business friend of Mr. Fox? <> Almost all medical-legal reports will include a category or section listing the various documents that the plaintiff's doctor reviewed and/or relied upon in the preparation of his or her opinion and report. This seminar is intended to provide osteopathic residents and medical students with an introductory look into the typical deposition of a physician. However, the plaintiff can use the treater to obtain aggravation or exacerbation testimony. Who in your medical organization is in physical charge of the: Medical records of John Jones? Date of suit? Know what the doctor . Now you have a logical segue to the medical records. These treaters do charge a deposition fee that can range from $300 per hour to over $2,000 per hour. between counsel for the plaintiff and the doctor before the first question is asked under oath. The defendants lawyer will specifically ask if the following are present now in the room. How many students were there in your first-year medical class? 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? 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. Many physicians will admit they are trainedfor charting purposesthat if its not in the medical record, it didnt happen. One treater that is normally deposed is the surgeon. What matters is that effective use of corporate documents can poison the well as to the physicians impression of the company and its behaviorand make them less reluctant to make concessions that may play against the patient. thorough outline of topics typically addressed when deposing a medical expert in a car wreck case. General Litigation Deposing a Plaintiffs Treaters, deposing plaintiffs physicians, Alexander Sweis is an outstanding trial attorney with more than a dozen jury trials to his credit. Dr. _____, where is your practice located. MEDICAL DEPOSITION - VEHICLE COLLISION. Here is a most basic direct examination outline for a treating doctor.DIRECT TREATING DOCTOR. It is important it is to create medical records which are truthful, isnt it? M2DH) ,B;02ZMz5)Ro" FTK 8TR-N>5jdHYLJ_#ioS~tofc:&Kltv74 Generally the defense gains an advantage in the deposition of a plaintiffs treating doctor by making the examination, long, detailed, and boring. Take breaks when you need them or if your attorney suggests it. 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. You performed a [L4-5 discectomy and decompression] procedure for [plaintiffs name] after more conservative care failed to help his [back] pain? An effective deposition is the best opportunity to directly influence the ultimate outcome of the case. It means first, do no harm and is the ethical guiding principle in the medical profession. 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? 1. As good personal injury lawyers, we have all spent a great deal of time learning medicine, particularly the medicine involving orthopedic injuries. (4,ro; 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. If they are numerous, authenticate and mark each individual medical record that identifies a history of infarctions, diabetes, smoking, noncompliance, etc. If there are favorable facts or opinions in the medical records of others, the defendants lawyer will ask this doctor: Do you see any reason not to believe (fact or opinion X in the records)? Does Mr. Fox or his office refer patients to your office? As a medical malpractice defendant. When one undergoes a procedure like the one [plaintiffs name] underwent, does that mean they are going to be in the clear without the need for future medical care moving forward? . 97. Free Consultation (800) 553-8082 Miller & Zois helps injured victims and their families in personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. 19 0 obj (Who? All of my outlines are very simple and basic. Name professional address>plaintiffs doctor? And you created these in the ordinary course and scope of your business? Before coming to this deposition, did you check with each of those persons to see that you actually had all the records you were subpoenaed to bring? So, at trial you get to (a) designate and play your treating physician conclusions (not opinions!) % However, providing prior records risks transforming the non-retained treating physician into a retained expert. What physical examination was made and what were the findings? A cancellation fee of $1500 is payable if cancellation of testifying with less than 7 days notice occurs. 0000095064 00000 n 1. Did you meet with any lawyers prior to the deposition? Since medical malpractice depositions are an essential part of discovery, your attendance is mandatory. This line of questioning would generally fall into those reserved traditional outlines. %%EOF Did you know that in fact that John Jones had ___________? Over time, however, we have adapted. Please take further notice that under Code of Civil Procedure sections 2025.340(m) and 2025.620(d), Plaintiff reserves the right to use at trial (during opening, direct, cross examination, closing, rebuttal or any other time) the video recording of the deposition. {{h6;un%BN&{Z 3 0 obj 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? 0000006588 00000 n Ever been charged with crime other than driving violations? Date of suit? The defense attorney will identify on the records all exhibits that doctor has brought. Nailing your deposition is tall order. No. Games insurers play in wrongfully denying claims. The preparation and effort expended in this deposition determines the defendant's assessment of the case. More importantly, we are still discussing the Reptile theory today because, in many cases, it has worked. Do you have a copy of the transcript of your testimony? Privileges in hospitals in the area? 0000001573 00000 n 5. What represented the jurisdiction of each? Medical Deposition Outline for Injury Case MEDICAL DEPOSITION **Put objections on tape Qualifications of doctor Name, profession and address License to practice in State? But if someone that has non-symptomatic degeneration in their back or neck, is involved in a traumatic incident, that can light up the degeneration and make it painful? What did you have to do in the . Are there other conditions (other than the one you diagnosed) that may cause John Joness symptoms? What facts did you rely upon in making that diagnosis? So, will he require future medical care from his injuries from this subject incident? Ask the court reporter if s/he is ready. The court reporter's role is to administer an oath or affirmation and then transcribe verbatim every comment made in the room during the deposition. TEN POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN THE DEPOSITION HAS BEGUN. It is important to review these documents for the following two purposes: Whether the plaintiff's doctor had a complete medical brief 166 0 obj <> endobj A. For physicians, depositions are stressful and unnatural experiences. Is deposing a plaintiffs treating physicians worth it for the defense attorney? 3t@,PT.T++U;8"hPK~cTC4. Tell us some of the things that you cannot predict with certainty about John Jones? Cross-Examining Doctors: A Practical Guide, Second Edition explains step-by-step how to: Investigate the case thoroughly and promptly. 8 Id. How long did you spend reviewing your own medical records in preparation for this deposition? Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law, OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. What they ask you to do? Ask whether their hospital privileges have ever been suspended or provoked. 11 ways insurers stonewall personal injury claimants. (t Were there any consultations with other doctors? Published on the topic? Principle among these is the fact that the treating physician has a physician-patient relationship with your client. Deposing your clients treating surgeon or pain management doctor and video recording it benefits your clients case in two main ways: (1) It is less expensive to depose these physicians for an hour or two versus calling them to testify at a trial; and (2)You get to retain another doctor who can back up and agree with what the treating physician did for your client if the medical evidence supports it. 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. direct examination of treating physician. Of course we should, and while we have willingly and eagerly accepted the changes on the technology front, we have been less than zealous when it comes to adoptingor even consideringdifferent litigation practices and techniques. 0000002676 00000 n The defense offered to pay $40, the statutory "fact witness rate." . What was your diagnosis of the problems of John Jones? Did plaintiffs counsel compensate you for your time? 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You are not there to be an expert witness and likely have not properly reviewed the subsequent physicians records. >> L The treating physicians know why they are using certain treatments and drugs and not others. m_sp0fe}:8LTRhXY36A[H`{CxMiq$r-]ZM The primary treating physician is the physician selected by the employer, the employee pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with section 4600) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 4 of the Labor Code, or under the contract or procedures applicable to a Health Care Organization certified under section 4600.5 of the Labor Code, or in accordance with . 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? What medical history was obtained from other physicians or from records? Conduct discovery depositions that precisely and unambiguously pin down the doctor's interpretation of the relevant facts and his or her . endstream endobj 692 0 obj <>/Metadata 40 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 687 0 R/StructTreeRoot 63 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 693 0 obj <>/Font<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Type/Page>> endobj 694 0 obj <>stream Every deposition has an errata sheet, on which you can correct any errors to your testimony. Average plaintiff's counsel leave the doctor's direct testimony, in its most powerful form, unknown to the defense insurer. Future conditions or impairments. 3. 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 But what you do have here is your history in the care and treatment of the plaintiff, correct? Requirements for taking of depositions. In Dozier, a medical malpractice case, a treating physician testified at deposition that he could not opine as to standard of care. endobj If you learn during the early questions that a doctor has reviewed certain documents, you must assume they have seen the worst of the worst. And you did all three of those things for [patients name]? Did they discuss with you any internal company documents? In order to prevail in a medical malpractice case, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant health-care provider breached the prevailing standard of medical care. The James T. Allan Award is an award given to a first-year medical student for outstanding achievement in research. The defendants lawyer will check to be sure that the doctor brought not only bills to John Jones, but also the bills sent to attorneys in this case, either showing services to the patient or services to the attorneys. Without speaking to the treating physicians, the life care planner may lack a full understanding of the plaintiff's injuries and care needs. For each examination I revise them to fit the particular situation involved. You did not even know the plaintiffs lawyer was going to show you [company documents]? Are there any other records of this visit/condition/treatment? 52-148a. Challenging a Treating Medical Provider's Opinions Based on a False Factual Premise . Who do you compete against for this award? Adding attorneys' fees and costs for these depositions, they might end up costing more than the value of the case, depending on how many are disclosed. When court order necessary. Q. 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. 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