The Health Care Provider's Guide to Facing the Malpractice Deposition

Health Care Providers and other medical personnel are terrified when called to give a deposition. They are unprepared or are frequently given just enough information to make them feel comfortable as they walk into the lawyer's trap. Even if they are given the correct instructions, they are often confused and do not understand the rationale behind them. This book will serve as a basic guide to prepare anyone in the health care industry with the tools necessary to come out of a malpractice deposition unscathed or with as few bruises as possible. TOC:Intro.- Understanding the Enemy.- What Lawyers think About Us.- The Standard of Care.- Our Own Worst Enemy.- Weighing All the Alternatives.- Telling the Truth is Not Enough.- Preparing For The Deposition.- Confronting the Enemy.- Favorite Questions.- Traps to Avoid.- General Advice