Depositions will be taken of witnesses in a wrongful termination suit filed against the hospital by a former employee. Which information should the attorneys provide to the witnesses that will be deposed?

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Rationale 1: The deposing witness is under oath during the entire deposition. Once the deposition is reviewed and signed by the witness it becomes sworn testimony.
Rationale 2: The attorney for the deposing party does not take an active part in the deposition. Questions will be asked by the opposing attorney.
Rationale 3: The witness will be allowed to review and make minor changes such as for typographical errors. No substantive changes to the record can be made.
Rationale 4: The witness may bring medical records, notes, and literature sources to the deposition, and may refer to them as needed during the deposition.
Rationale 5: Depositions are often taken in an attorney's office. A judge is not present.

Depositions Will Be Taken of Witnesses in a Wrongful Termination