OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the types of medical depositions
2. Discuss an overview of depositions: purpose, participants, procedure, and preparation
3. Identify the legal issues associated with a deposition
4. Discuss the rules that govern a deposition
5. Identify the traps that a plaintiff’s attorney may use to incriminate a physician/nurse using his/her own testimony

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Bruce Burleson has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Meets Texas Requirements for 1 Hour of Ethics/Professional Responsibility Credit