Rule *216.1 - Continuances-Physical Witnesses(A) The lawyer has an obligation to notify a physician as far in advance of trial as is reasonable and attempt to secure times when the physician will be available to testify.(B) The lawyer has an obligation to keep the physician apprised of any change in trial date or times, or of settlement of the case.(C) A minimum of 48 hours notice of the appearance of the physician shall be given to the physician, if possible.(D) After a physician has been subpoenaed in accordance with the statute and the physician fails to appear, the Trial Judge shall intervene upon application by counsel by calling and apprising the physician of the requirement to appear. If the physician refuses or fails to appear, a bench warrant shall be issued and the Court shall grant a continuance of 24 hours, when required, for the attendance of the physician witness. Former Rule 228; adopted by the Board of Judges, originally General Court Regulation 84-6, effective 11/6/1984.