Lisa DeMarco was a patient at Hampton Hospital. She was injected with a contrast medium during her stay before undergoing several diagnostic X-rays by Dr. Phillip Masterson. DeMarco had an allergic reaction to the contrast medium and, as a result, almost died. Plaintiff DeMarco claims the procedure was never adequately explained to her, that she was never questioned about allergies, and that the doctor and hospital staff generally negligently performed the operation.

Identify three (3) advantages and three (3) disadvantages of orally deposing Dr. Masterson in this case. Check to see if any local court rules in your area regulate who may be present during the taking of a deposition and who may be present to record the questions and answers to a deposition.

Review your state's laws and find a law that deals with depositions. Explain the law in your own words.

Which discovery method would be most effective in this case and why?