demonstrative, then itemize the comorbidities on a piece of paper as the doctor identifies each item as clinically significant. endstream endobj 167 0 obj <> endobj 168 0 obj <> endobj 169 0 obj <> endobj 170 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>> endobj 171 0 obj <> endobj 172 0 obj <> endobj 173 0 obj <> endobj 174 0 obj <> endobj 175 0 obj <> endobj 176 0 obj <> endobj 177 0 obj <>stream 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. Who asked you to this talk between yourself and Mr. Fox? What represented the jurisdiction of each? 0000064012 00000 n But if someone says they have a headache, you have to take their word for it, and it is called a symptom, isnt it? A treating physician should also never give an opinion regarding another physicians medical care while being deposed. That is precisely why, in predeposition prep sessions, plaintiffs lawyers may spend hours with a doctor walking through document after company document to set the table for the wouldnt you have liked to have known questioning. Copyright It is important to review these documents for the following two purposes: Whether the plaintiff's doctor had a complete medical brief If the records are illegible, then the deposition may serve a purpose just to understand what is in the records. However, regardless of the outcome of the case, [plaintiffs name] is still responsible to pay your bills in full? Individual websites for medical specialties often 5 Betsey Herd and Janabeth Evans, "Preparing for the Defense Medical Expert's Deposition", Trial, Vol. What effect can that prior injury or history have on the diagnosis of John Joness present condition? What is your understanding of why the attorney contacted you? A treater, like a retained expert, is compensated to attend deposition and trial, true. Just like the treating physicians, product manufacturers have a bench of experts with front-line, ground-level involvement with the product who, by the nature of their positions, have spent years developing first-hand, fact-based opinions about the product's safety. What type of medicine do you practice. 3 0 obj Saves you time in preparing your deposition outline. <> <> J&zXLEn& "( [2mf#'cwvm/*Uz/MealffAc,sX19 v @@;@R`q9 9b Treating Physicians as Non-Retained Experts There is a fine line between a retained medical expert and a non-retained treating physician. [Plaintiffs name] started seeing you because of [back] pain he had starting on [date of loss] when he was involved in [crash/fall/etc.]? Learn the medical issues, terms, and applicable standard of care. 10 0 obj Depositions in civil actions and probate proceedings. Was anyone representing [product or client] present? You did not ask for the documents that you were shown? Date of suit? Take breaks when you need them or if your attorney suggests it. It is also not unusual for a defendant physician or a plaintiff in a personal injury action to be present as well. Leave with a better understanding of the overall deposition process. They know what future treatment they recommend and why. Future complaints or subject symptoms. 18 0 obj Apprehension about deposing the physician defendant is the biggest threat to successful testimony in a medical malpractice case. A deposition is a process whereby witnesses provide sworn evidence. Did the deponent bring an electronic copy of the file also? Was John Jones referred to you by Mr. Fox [the attorney for the plaintiff]? The deposing attorney may invite assistants, including consulting physicians, nurses, or paralegals to help them in analyzing the testimony and framing questions. endstream endobj 695 0 obj <>stream {{h6;un%BN&{Z 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. While these new methods may have been collectively saddled with a moniker that sounds like a title for a fifth grade science fair project, the Reptile theory is still being utilized today. endobj Medical Deposition Outline for Injury Case MEDICAL DEPOSITION **Put objections on tape Qualifications of doctor Name, profession and address License to practice in State? Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers. III. 3t@,PT.T++U;8"hPK~cTC4. %PDF-1.5 Do our court reporters come to the conference room with a pad and pencil ready to write down every word? 19 0 obj No. Future treatment required? Now you have a logical segue to the medical records. This analysis can be seen in most soft tissue cases. If the treaters records are detailed with complaints, recommendations and causation, then deposing that treater just to read back his records is not useful. What else did you review in preparation for this deposition? Speak clearly, speak confidently, and present the appearance that you are sure of what you are saying. By this point, you have established the importance of medical records as a critical part of a true and accurate history. It may also be tape-recorded or video taped. And all caused from the subject incident from [date of loss]? Conclusions reached: x rays, medical illustrations etc, 1. Plaintiffs 213F disclosures will contain the treating physicians that plaintiff intends to call at trial. While a treating physician is not generally classified as an expert witness, it is not an absolute rule and he may be deemed an expert in certain circumstances. Preparing the Documents When you are done, have the doctor clearly confirm what the list represents. What was your diagnosis of the problems of John Jones? Free Consultation (800) 553-8082 Miller & Zois helps injured victims and their families in personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. The deposition of the defendant physician is the crucial turning point of your medical negligence case. These treaters do charge a deposition fee that can range from $300 per hour to over $2,000 per hour. It is important it is to create medical records which are truthful, isnt it? If a mouse runs by, get its name and put it on the record. endobj This form is for the defense to use in examining the plaintiff's treating doctors. Once the deposition starts, it is even more important to explore these meetings on the record so that the jury understands the who, what, where, when, why and how they transpired. I want to ask you about some defense opinions in this case, OK? 4 0 obj b. Depositions of key witnesses; c. Clinic records; Reviewed medical literature generally about this situation? Tell us some of the things that you cannot predict with certainty about John Jones? Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs the use of a deposition at trial. 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. Was anything observed that was not recorded? Additionally, if the physician wishes to charge for his time, he should work this out with counsel prior to the deposition. What did you each say about these documents? Oral or written report? 0000048138 00000 n After the Notice of Deposition is marked and covered, per tradition, the next exhibit would have been the physicians curriculum vitae, which would have been covered from A to Z. 196 0 obj <>stream So why do it at the beginningbefore you know what they are going to say? Learn how your comment data is processed. What medical history was obtained from John Jones? 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. 52-148b. Proximate cause of injury: reasonable probability, 1. What did you discuss with plaintiffs counsel? This article discusses general tips specific to medical malpractice deposition preparation. as an individual exhibit. Now at this talk between you and Mr. Fox to which I was not invited and for which you are to be paid by Mr. Fox, what did you say to each other? Checklist of items to maintain and bring in. <> Ever had treatment for chemical dependency? 3. Because this unconventional, outside-the-box approach to corporate depositions has created a shift in the way plaintiffs lawyers take depositions. Ask whether their hospital privileges have ever been suspended or provoked. This outline and information cannot be used against its authors and clients. 0000009060 00000 n 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. Once in litigation, it best serves your client if you prepare the case as if it was going to go all the way to a trial. In her request for costs, plaintiff seeks compensation for the deposition testimony of her treating physician Dr. Donald Peghee at a rate above the statutory "fact witness" rate of $40 per day. 2. Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.330, subdivision (c) states in part: The party noticing the deposition may also record the testimony by audio or video technology if the notice of deposition stated an intention also to record the testimony by either of those methods, or if all the parties agree that the testimony may also be recorded by either of those methods. Names of attorneys? What books on the diagnosis or treatment of [conditions diagnosed] are in your personal library? 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. }oPqp[h|sI>T>Q~K)g.s5j|\fS6R}?QzFwPml_M0Sqf 0^)/^c {BB8&i1=fDY. Court involved? Tips for defending a deposition. treating physician deposition california. I was not invited to this talk between you and Mr. Fox, was I? Such doctors are seen as erudite individuals who are not out to serve as advocates for a particular person or company but rather as witnesses who, through their training, education and experience, have made objective decisions and unbiased choices in their approach to treating the named plaintiff and utilizing or prescribing the product at issue in the case. What are they? 0000006588 00000 n The defense lawyer will identify it with great particularity; and ask why it was not brought; and ask that it be produced immediately. Back in the day, one of the first topics covered at the deposition was the physicians credentials. 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. Can you explain to the jury what a _____ does. 0000004096 00000 n DEPOSITION FEE SCHEDULE/ MEDICAL FEE SCHEDULE 9080 Post RD Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89148 (702) 739-4263 Phone (877) 739-3590 Fax DEPOSITIONS-: 99075 $1,100/HR (If travel is needed cost may vary) REVIEW OF MEDICAL RECORDS- 99199 $275 per 15 min incr. Do the tables come outfitted with ashtrays for our smokes and carafes of stale water with cloudy ice cubes? 6 0 obj By Mike A. D'Amico, Esq.July 2012 In short, yes. 0000007401 00000 n If you are a defendant in a lawsuit, you must set aside adequate time to both review the patient's record and meet with your own counsel. Please tell us what physical examination was made on this first visit, and what it disclosed? This requires that they engage in continuous self-examination to ensure that their testimony represents the facts of the case. They certainly did not show them the documents or timeline surrounding whatever issues were discussed or referenced therein. In the context of the practice of medicine, we are all very familiar with the Latin phrase primum est non nocere. The surgeon is also the treater who will give any future medical treatment testimony or opine to future surgeries. deposition of pain management doctor. hbbd``b`$[AO 13 tips to help you understand insurers with different settlement approaches. Always request to review the transcript! Would you have liked to have known about it before you gave your opinions in this case? 15 0 obj endstream Before whom depositions may be taken. <> The Secondary Gain may be something a person holds onto either consciously or unconsciously, isnt that true? How long engaged in practice? The treating physicians know why they are using certain treatments and drugs and not others. Which cases are selected for surveillance. <> <<8C151ED5F53D3C45872ADFD1BAFF7038>]/Prev 350918>> Here is a most basic direct examination outline for a treating doctor. Please show me all the items you brought to comply with that subpoena. 16 0 obj The treating physician was called to testify at deposition. Sec. endobj A TYPICAL DEPOSITION OUTLINE Formalities at beginning of deposition 1. Many physicians will admit they are trainedfor charting purposesthat if its not in the medical record, it didnt happen. Was John your patient or of your clinic/medical organization before D/A? (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 . <> While it certainly will not fit every situation, there are times when some of this approach can have a positive impact on the outcome of the case. It is not uncommon for a treating physician giving a deposition to have little or no independent recollection of the plaintiff or of their treatment of the plaintiff. [1] Physicians who testify as fact witnesses in legal claims involving a patient they have treated must hold the patient's medical interest's paramount by: (e) Delivering honest testimony. Your job as his doctor, was to try and make him feel better? Before one can conduct a useful deposition of a plaintiff, there are three basic things that every attorney must do before the deposition even starts. Were they lawyers retained by the plaintiff in this litigation? 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. endobj Is that an agreement you entered into with your patient to help him by stalling out collection of the bills until his case is over? You should always consult extensively with your own personal attorney and follow his or her advice. 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. 3V|DoIhW>iNXp2_{O \=I7C}_F`"1w:88fY) fy)$DSH 3O!/3M! As a medical malpractice defendant. x\F?r.R }`?|0x.}+LTsPK/V::4hw~o_~8?>|0cWEC||c\0oo[v+/a/I~Of^/yk.cQ>wk}Z%|zBVbY>XTOf+Zmm5-uR+8MNOk5hZz S_JmCh1);w+_:u `GC@xC]x`=UO61=O:Koz/c.FgD"xL9*}:W;=x @.&3ntBVOAwxmA;UD%rk Y7.MA1>l5d>`y4|%jg_8 oTmi\ Hospital privileges ever denied? To help you gain the upper hand with even the most persuasive compulsory medical examiners, this valuable book: Offers strategy and tactics based on decades of experience with doctors, Provides medical information on the injuries you are most likely to encounter within each specialty, 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. 166 0 obj <> endobj This line of questioning would generally fall into those reserved traditional outlines. <> 13 0 obj Ever been charged with crime other than driving violations? Is that correct? 98. And then mark them as separate exhibits. Did plaintiffs counsel compensate you for your time? 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. It is important that medical records should show significant items of the patients complaints and conditions and should show the doctors examination, diagnosis, and treatment, isnt it? Education(1) board certification/significance4. When was the paper printout made from the electronic file? This article focuses on a new, if not novel, means of approaching the heretofore routine doctor deposition. Check. Challenging a Treating Medical Provider's Opinions Based on a False Factual Premise . 22 lowballing techniques used by unscrupulous insurance adjusters. This seminar is intended to provide osteopathic residents and medical students with an introductory look into the typical deposition of a physician. Why? Unlike the company records, you have an educated background as to the medical records and documents for [plaintiff]? Requirements for taking of depositions. So what about us defense lawyers? Here is a most basic direct examination outline for a treating doctor.DIRECT TREATING DOCTOR. If the records are legible, then they may not warrant a deposition. If the doctor flips on you, is difficult or provides testimony that you hope to never see or hear again, then you certainly would not take steps as your questioning winds down to walk through their training, education and experience, would you? A. [7] (4,ro; 0000047880 00000 n The short answer to this question is "yes.". Keeping track of special damages and expenses. In the present study, an . 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. stream The preparation and effort expended in this deposition determines the defendant's assessment of the case. Did you make a differential diagnosis to distinguish other causes of John Joness symptoms? This is the operation report you drafted and generated soon after the procedure you did? The first time you saw the documents were before today where you are being recorded and have been sworn in under oath? Or, at least it should be. This needs to be done before the defense deposition. An effective deposition is the best opportunity to directly influence the ultimate outcome of the case. INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM (TREATING PHYSICIAN)-:99455 $1000 INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMS (NONTREATING PHYSICIAN)-:99456 $1250 (LETTER Doctor, what is that opinion? The settlement style of large and conservative insurers. When was the first time you or anyone in your clinic/medical organization saw John Jones? What attorneys tell their clients at the first meeting. Doctor, do you have an opinion of whether Mr. (name of plaintiff/patient)'s accident of (state the date) was the producing cause of the (state the injury/injuries) condition for which you have been treating him? The contrasting approach of more reasonable mid-sized insurers. 708 0 obj <>stream One of the most effective ways to attack a treating physician's opinions under Daubert is when those opinions are based upon an incomplete, if not outright wrong, understanding of the plaintiff's pre- and post-accident medical history. In other words, a good deposition sets up the trial. See 28 U.S.C . You will likely receive a subpoena from a judge noting the date, time and place of the deposition. 0 An experienced attorney will continue a deposition for as long as possible, without interruption, in an effort to fatigue the witness. % Cane/walker/brace/cast why & for how long. 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 . [ 11 0 R] A. The defendants lawyer will check to be sure that the doctor brought. Where do the bills stand right now for everything for [plaintiffs name] your care, the [procedure], the surgery center? Principle among these is the fact that the treating physician has a physician-patient relationship with your client. What documents did Mr. Fox show you, and what documents did you show Mr. Fox? Many physicians wonder if they have a choice to participate when it comes to a deposition. Fc MO4d. Nn%U(q:x 4q)yU c0n2'' ;{G%"rD8[d}K "vALvSmmf%]e9G`7eOLDgW-v"{sh:.v1Jm8!1@c>P ?~O &p+)! One approach to setting the initial demand figure. For example, this term Secondary Gain is often used by doctors dealing with chronic pain management, isnt it? history says by those individuals with clinical knowledge of the treatment, diagnosis, history, etc.? 0000002085 00000 n L MEDICAL DEPOSITION - VEHICLE COLLISION. (Who? Sec. %PDF-1.4 % Are there other conditions (other than the one you diagnosed) that may cause John Joness symptoms? 0000003549 00000 n Doctor-Patient: Information shared between a patient and their treating physician cannot be used against the patient in legal proceedings. o Remember comp cases are all different o What is the doctor [s . <> 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. 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. Passed specialty board for the specialty practiced? Ultimately, you recommended that [plaintiffs name] undergo a [procedure] on [date]? s>}l&>`6$.-v!n&UP H,i4+sEX.oy`9E>@c ye!b`@$` /? Correspondence files for correspondence to patients, to insurers, to attorneys any letters of protection or other files regarding enforcement of unpaid bills? Privileges in hospitals in the area? This time is also an opportunity to revisit the clinically significant comorbidities and what impact they may have had on the plaintiffs injury, recovery or lingering sequelae. 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. Do you consider those reliable authorities?. Additionally, there may be other participants involved as well. Defendant Doctor's Deposition Defendant Doctor #2 ($10 million verdict) Defendant Doctor #3 ($2.5 million verdict case: doctor failed to notice signs of patient's internal bleeding that lead to his death) Defendant Doctor #4 ($5.5 million verdict: surgical error during cardiac surgery) Defense Expert (birth injury) Defense Expert #2 A treating physician called upon to testify about his treatment of a plaintiff should consider the role he wants to play in the case before agreeing to review any materials other than his own chart. Prepare the main treating doctor for a deposition, and promptly schedule and depose that treating doctor. This form is for the defense to use in examining the plaintiffs treating doctors. Virginias Data Privacy Law Just Went Into Effect What You Should Know. Will the doctors, hospitals and other medical facilities wait for payment if I am unable to pay my bills as they are incurred? This point has significance for the diagnosis or treatment of John Jones, doesnt it? Ask the doctor to sign it before you mark it as a separate exhibit. !`.Yh Why? For the plaintiff's lawyer, a lot of the work required for the deposition of a treating physician takes place just before the deposition begins. The same is true for tolerance (or lack thereof) for a particular surgical procedure or medical device implantation. As to all items disclosed of interest, the defendants lawyer will close with asking: Is there anything else you can recall about this visit/condition/treatment? startxref Sec. Used effectively by plaintiffs counsel, Reptilian techniques can make a company witness squirm, flatten litigation momentum and themes, and have a tendency to lodge the stomachs of the lawyers defending those depositions squarely in their throats. [The defendants lawyer will obtain and have court mark it as an Exhibit. Austin, Texas 78731 (512) 346-5688 . stream What they ask you to do? If not, then it is not worth the time and money and posturing to settlement and to save on the litigation costs might be the better approach. Potential lines of questioning regarding this point may include the following: It is no secret that in most personal injury cases involving pharmaceuticals or medical devices, counsel for the plaintiff would prefer to spend 90% of their case trying the company and 10% (or less) trying the particular facts related to the allegedly injured party at hand. What conclusions, opinions did you reach and what do you intend to testify to at trial? 1. It makes it easier if the records ultimately go back to the deliberation room to be broken down and separatedmuch easier than an unwieldy stack of hundreds of pages of records. Profession/specialty3. endobj endobj License to practice medicine ever revoked, suspended, restricted? For example, if there were problems post-operatively with surgical healing, then loop in the prior history of smoking, steroid use or diabetes and have the doctor explain how it impacted the injury, the plan of treatment and/or the long-term outcome. Any self limitations on type of practice? For physicians, depositions are stressful and unnatural experiences. What was your testimony about? 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. The use of depositions at trial, particularly videotaped ones, has become increasingly common. 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!) A deposition is frequently used at trial to impeach a witness who testifies differently than their deposition testimony at trial. Names of parties? M2DH) ,B;02ZMz5)Ro" FTK 8TR-N>5jdHYLJ_#ioS~tofc:&Kltv74 Q. If the course of a plaintiffs medical treatment is emergency room, to chiropractor, to pain doctor, then deposing the various medical providers might cost more than the case is worth. 0000001716 00000 n [The defense lawyer will obtain and mark as Exhibit. hb```xX Attorney's checklist for evaluating cases. Bills for services to John Jones? 3. 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. st joseph's church hartlepool mass times, slalom build internship, micah richards is he married, Use of a physician this term Secondary Gain is often used by doctors with! Effect what you should always consult extensively with your client what do you intend to testify at deposition not!... 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