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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? Why? Here are some common tactics used by plaintiff attorneys deposing EPs: Plaintiff attorneys will try to get the EP to blame another . See Appendix C. How the questions are phrased, in what order the questions are given, and what topics are covered is going to vary for each case. Will the doctors, hospitals and other medical facilities wait for payment if I am unable to pay my bills as they are incurred? The contrasting approach of more reasonable mid-sized insurers. Treating Physicians as Non-Retained Experts There is a fine line between a retained medical expert and a non-retained treating physician. Is degeneration the normal aging process in the spine that we all go through? Butler Snow LLP var today = new Date(); var yyyy = today.getFullYear();document.write(yyyy + " "); | Attorney Advertising, Copyright var today = new Date(); var yyyy = today.getFullYear();document.write(yyyy + " "); JD Supra, LLC. As a result, the treater is duty bound by the standard of care to exercise sound medical judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of the plaintiff. Why won't the insurance company for the person or company who caused my injuries automatically pay my medical bills as they occur? !`.Yh 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. Plaintiffs 213F disclosures will contain the treating physicians that plaintiff intends to call at trial. The first time you saw the documents were before today where you are being recorded and have been sworn in under oath? 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. And you also need to examine the patient to determine what continues to hurt them? For example, on a letter, who has possible access to edit the copy? They are used to gather pretrial information, specifically to discover what a witness may know and to preserve that testimony for later use in court. Speak clearly, speak confidently, and present the appearance that you are sure of what you are saying. This line of questioning would generally fall into those reserved traditional outlines. And you created these in the ordinary course and scope of your business? 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. We'll outline 16 "best practices" that are critical to your success. Future treatment required? 52-148a. endobj
Deposing a plaintiffs treaters should be on a case by case basis. The James T. Allan Award is an award given to a first-year medical student for outstanding achievement in research. By Mike A. D'Amico, Esq.July 2012 In short, yes. Did plaintiffs counsel say or suggest we were invited but did not show up? When you are done, have the doctor clearly confirm what the list represents. Did they discuss with you any scientific literature? 0000047880 00000 n
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The insurance defense lawyer's formula is simple: A) Ask about body part/test that is totally unrelated to the reason the person came to seek your help; B) Ask about if that body part/test was totally normal, or if the test was negative; C) Follow up with, " And that's a good thing, isn't it doctor ?" D) Repeat steps A-C ad nauseum For reprint permission, contact the publisher: www.plaintiffmagazine.com, California Jury VerdictsVerdict searchReport your recent verdict, Copyright2023 by Neubauer & Associates, Inc., All Rights Reserved. i. On a record of the patients visit, who has possible access to a computer terminal that can add an additional remark about the examination and what it disclosed? 1:53 Practice Tip: Ten Things to Cover in Every Deposition B. But it doesnt mean we shouldnt try. Examined plaintiff? How claims are handled by insurance adjusters. Have you ever been contacted by an attorney who represents the plaintiff in [current] litigation? 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. What is your occupation? Sometimes ending a lawsuit, whatever way it ends, win or lose, relieves tension and pain, doesnt it? (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 . A valid, recent, signed consent to release information is required. endobj
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2. 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. The insurer gets only a cross-examination . And that number does not include the surgery center cost? As to each publication: is there anything in it that bears on the treatment of John Jones? The use of depositions at trial, particularly videotaped ones, has become increasingly common. A better, more reasoned approach would be to make the call regarding qualification at the end of the deposition. Bills for services to Mr. Fox or his legal firm? In federal court proceedings, the deposition may be your only shot to obtain favorable testimony from the treating physician. 3410 Far West Blvd., Ste 235 . Findings; D. ROLE IN CASE. OPN&j~,,IQM'&R):Kq[9P&b8TM2Tv`D 2 Z l?ae
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It is important to review these documents for the following two purposes: Whether the plaintiff's doctor had a complete medical brief I want to ask you about some defense opinions in this case, OK? It may also be tape-recorded or video taped. Q. 98. 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]. 97. If the doctor met with plaintiffs counsel, ask the following questions: Plaintiffs counsel is not representing you at this deposition, correct? Were you paid, or are you to be paid, for that time, by Mr. Fox? A deposition is a job interview. Where do the bills stand right now for everything for [plaintiffs name] your care, the [procedure], the surgery center? Cooperative with you re treatment, Your email address will not be published. Date of suit? First, the attorney must know the file. A deposition is not to find out the facts. s>}l&>`6$.-v!n&UP H,i4+sEX.oy`9E>@c ye!b`@$` /?
Conduct discovery depositions that precisely and unambiguously pin down the doctor's interpretation of the relevant facts and his or her . 2. What books on the diagnosis or treatment of [conditions diagnosed] are in your personal library? But before I do, just so there is no confusion: Before your deposition in this case, you never even saw any of those documents? 2. So, at trial you get to (a) designate and play your treating physician conclusions (not opinions!) What does your practice of (orthopedics) involve? Please summarize for us briefly what John Jones was seen for, and what treatment he received during that period from the first time he was seen until D/A. What medical history was obtained from other physicians or from records? If you do not win the case at the depositions, it is likely that you will meet the same fate at trial. What was your diagnosis of the problems of John Jones? If someone has a broken bone, you can see that on an x-ray and it is called an finding, isnt it? This form is for the defense to use in examining the plaintiffs treating doctors. 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. 0000010167 00000 n
Dates, nature, tests; b. Your email address will not be published. You were served with a subpoena asking you to bring a number of items to this deposition, werent you? They did not provide any of the background data, underlying documents or emails leading up to that document? And then on top of those two things, that is when you look at an MRI to correlate all the findings together? But the treater actually treated. Before whom depositions may be taken. 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+)! Did the deponent bring an electronic copy of the file also? 52-148b. So in basic terms, a finding is something the doctor can see for himself, and a symptom is something the doctor is told exists? Moreover, if you feel that a list of significant comorbidities would serve as an impressive Understand the purpose and format of a typical physician's deposition; Recognize many of the tricks and tactics attorneys will use in an effort to trap the physician or extract testimony; Understand how best to prepare for a pending deposition in order to provide the best possible defensive testimony; and. Remember, you are going to play parts of this deposition in front of the jury. To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra: [HOT] Read Latest COVID-19 Guidance, All Aspects [SCHEDULE] Upcoming COVID-19 Webinars & Online Programs, [GUIDANCE] COVID-19 and Force Majeure Considerations, [GUIDANCE] COVID-19 and Employer Liability Issues. The surgeons testimony will be crucial to a plaintiffs claim for causation and damages. I will mark as Exhibit 1 a copy of your operative report for [patients name]. What did you have to do in the . <>
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The treating physicians know why they are using certain treatments and drugs and not others. Have you and Mr. Fox ever discussed this case on the phone or in person on other occasions? 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. INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM (TREATING PHYSICIAN)-:99455 $1000 INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMS (NONTREATING PHYSICIAN)-:99456 $1250 (LETTER Surgeons are expensive to depose, but they are probably the star causation witness for a plaintiff. Clients of McKenna Storer appreciate the hard work, precision and thorough preparation that he brings to every matter that he handles. And how many of these procedures have you done in your career to help your patients? I was not invited to this talk between you and Mr. Fox, was I? Does Mr. Fox or his office refer patients to your office? endstream
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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. This seminar is intended to provide osteopathic residents and medical students with an introductory look into the typical deposition of a physician. Is that a reasonable cost based on your training and experience to a reasonable degree of medical probability? Whether you are a treating physician, a subsequent treating physician, a defendant in a lawsuit, or an expert hired for the case, you may be required to participate in a deposition. Copyright 0
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Even if your patient tells you what the document means, would you want to see what the treatment, diagnosis, surgical, etc. Party subject to taking of deposition. (If the operative report is good for you, why not admit into evidence!). The tired practice of following an outline loosely based on Introduction, Credentials, Records Review, Opinion and Thank You for Your Time, Doctor is over. Unlike the company records, you have an educated background as to the medical records and documents for [plaintiff]? Since the publication of Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiffs Revolution some 10 years ago, we have seen an evolution of tactics and styles in the way depositions of company witnesses have been taken in personal injury litigation. Is deposing a plaintiffs treating physicians worth it for the defense attorney? So why do we continue to take physician depositions as if we are still in the stone age? In Practice, Physicians Focus on Treating the Condition In the course of typical treatment, physicians focus on treating the condition as it presents, and rarely take the time and effort to complete the steps required by Daubert to conduct a differential diagnosis. [The defendants lawyer will obtain and have court mark it as an Exhibit. 6 Id. 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 2d 182, 186 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005). 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. "Physicians understand the medicine better than the plaintiff attorney ever will," he explains. Since medical malpractice depositions are an essential part of discovery, your attendance is mandatory. Free Consultation (800) 553-8082 Miller & Zois helps injured victims and their families in personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. 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. 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? 12 0 obj
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a. You did not ask for the documents that you were shown? Oral or written report? You have seen and reviewed many medical bills in your field of medicine for treating patients and conducting [subject procedure]? 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 . So why do it at the beginningbefore you know what they are going to say? 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. Who saw John Jones on this first occasion, and why was John Jones seen? L Yet the plaintiffs lawyer only showed you a few of them? Keeping track of special damages and expenses. 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
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If the records are illegible, then the deposition may serve a purpose just to understand what is in the records. The deposition of the defendant physician is the crucial turning point of your medical negligence case. Did plaintiffs counsel compensate you for your time? Weathington counsels his EP clients to use their medical knowledge as a "home base" during depositions. Check. 19 0 obj
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These treaters do charge a deposition fee that can range from $300 per hour to over $2,000 per hour. Even without expert testimony, the plaintiff's case should be made with the defendant's deposition. C. Cannot depose Independent Medical Examination Doctor or treating doctors, in the absence of special circumstances. The purpose of going through this exercise is twofold. deposition of pain management doctor. And you did all three of those things for [patients name]? In personal-injury actions, treating physicians are often able to provide valuable testimony in support of the plaintiff's case. Leave with a better understanding of the overall deposition process. 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. 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. 0000030483 00000 n
Bills for services to John Jones? Was anyone representing [product or client] present? 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. Did you ask plaintiffs counsel why we were not at the meeting to discuss the case? PREPARING FOR THE DEPOSITION o Research doctor [s background o Prior deposition/trial testimony in similar cases (use P/D lawyer associations etc.) Your attorney may object simply for the record and then tell you to go ahead and answer the question; or he may object and instruct you not to answer. trailer
So, you want clean, concise, and understandable clips to designate and play. Names of attorneys? 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. But you have to ask yourself this question: Why qualify early? Video-recording the deposition and using it in trial. How long did you spend reviewing those additional items in preparation for this deposition? Below is a general outline that I use. Sec. What to ask in the treating doctors deposition. endobj
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? 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. Ive written before about my belief that your trial notebook (and deposition notebook) should contain basic check lists or outlines for every examination you conduct whether you are an experienced or inexperienced trial lawyer. Once the deposition resumes, the attorney may then play on this "friendship" in an attempt extract additional testimony. 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? 1. Please introduce your self to the jury. startxref
3. It is not legal advice. If a mouse runs by, get its name and put it on the record. Doctor, your treatment for [plaintiffs name] is on what we call a lien basis? 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 . Did they show you any internal company documents? 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. When defending a deposition, there are several things to keep in mind: Prepare before the deposition: Review any relevant discovery information already provided. Treating physicians are considered fact witnesses (as opposed to expert witnesses) because they are testifying to the facts and circumstances surrounding their own treatment of the plaintiff. What physical examination was made and what were the findings? It is certainly not possible with every doctor, as some may have developed steadfast views against our product before we even serve the Notice. I never read from them, but rather refer to them to refresh my memory and then address the witness without the material. Both sides now approach the corporate deposition with a newfound appreciation of what is at stakeand the best attorneys plan accordingly. So, that oath you took when you became a doctor, to help your patients as best you can, applies to [plaintiffs name]? 7 Id. Ever been charged with crime other than driving violations? In the context of depositions, it refers to the practice of plaintiffs lawyers having ex parte meetings with doctors before the deposition to discuss the plaintiffs theories and to share cherry-picked, out-of-context corporate documents. Nailing your deposition is tall order. 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. Treating doctors carry more credibility with a jury than a retained expert. Learn the medical issues, terms, and applicable standard of care. This article focuses on a new, if not novel, means of approaching the heretofore routine doctor deposition. These objections typically go to the form or relevancy of a question, or the question may involve some sort of privileged communication. Of course not. Other than having the doctor introduce themselves as a physician who participated in the care and treatment of the plaintiff, why would you go any deeper at the beginning of the deposition? DIRECT - TREATING DOCTOR A. Do you agree it is important when you look at a document to put it into context? 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? The injured worker's deposition is the most important deposition taken in a workers' comp case. 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. <>
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). Lab work or other tests that were done and what were the results. 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? 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. endobj
As a treating physician. 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? What attorneys tell their clients at the first meeting. The settlement style of large and conservative insurers. Doctor, what is that opinion? You may learn something about how the question could appropriately be answered from the objection. Treaters are rarely happy deponents. direct examination of treating physician. QUALIFICATIONS 1. m_sp0fe}:8LTRhXY36A[H`{CxMiq$r-]ZM What is the basis of that opinion? The deposing attorney may invite assistants, including consulting physicians, nurses, or paralegals to help them in analyzing the testimony and framing questions. Required fields are marked *. Q. Dr. _____, where is your practice located. A deposition is a process whereby witnesses provide sworn evidence. A treating physician should also never give an opinion regarding another physicians medical care while being deposed. {{h6;un%BN&{Z treating physician deposition fee schedule. Learn how your comment data is processed. We will equip you with the knowledge required to prevail. Is that correct? What did suit involve? Please show me all the items you brought to comply with that subpoena. 13 tips to help you understand insurers with different settlement approaches. Asked you to tell jury about him? 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. Before the final status conference or before trial documents are due, be sure to serve the defense with your video- deposition page line designations so they have an opportunity to object and counter-designate clips to play. In the present study, an . The plaintiffs lawyer did not provide you with a proper and thorough history of any of the documents they showed you, did they? 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. 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. And all caused from the subject incident from [date of loss]? 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. So, as we get older, we all have degeneration in the spine, which includes the back and neck? What medical history was obtained from John Jones? 6 0 obj
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