Abstract
This chapter explores the nature and conduct of pretrial discovery and the deposition process from the physician's point of view. Practical suggestions for witness preparation and guides to recognition of the methods, procedures, and goals of the plaintiff attorney are presented. Courtroom deportment is discussed, and model questions and appropriate responses are included.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Medical Malpractice |
Subtitle of host publication | A Physician's Sourcebook |
Publisher | Humana Press |
Pages | 53-62 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Print) | 1588293890, 9781588293893 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2005 |
Keywords
- Deposition
- discovery
- interrogatory
- medical malpractice
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)