A deposition of a doctor that is going to be used in court is different than the deposition of the parties and witnesses. In most depositions, the other side does the questioning. For example, if you injure your back in a car accident, the defense lawyer for the driver will ask you questions about the accident and your injuries. Likewise, we will ask the defendants questions about the accident. With a deposition of a doctor, we, the plaintiff’s lawyers, are asking the questions – so that the doctor’s testimony can be introduced in court. When we are done asking questions, the defense lawyers have the right to ask questions similar to the way the questions are asked in court. The first part of a physician’s deposition is to establish the credentials of the doctor. We will ask the doctor to state where he/she attended medical school, what type of medicine they practice, what licenses and board certifications they have, how long they have been practicing, and other relevant credentials questions. The second part of a physician deposition is to ask the doctor about your medical condition and treatment. We’ll review with the doctor: When you first saw the doctor What diagnostic tests the doctor performed and the results of those tests What the physical and oral examination revealed What diagnosis of your injuries the doctor made What treatments the doctor recommended What treatments the doctor performed The doctor’s knowledge of any other medical care your received – such as surgeries, physical therapy, and psychological therapy Why each treatment was recommended The results of each type of treatment What additional medical care you will need – for the rest of your life The expected problems associated with your types of injuries The specific problems you’re having that the doctor knows due to your injuries The cost of your treatment All other relevant issues We will review with the defense lawyers what medical reports and records can be stipulated to, so they can be presented without testimony at your trial.