Medical identity fraud: When your patient isn’t who they say they are
GPs are being urged to be on the alert for patient imposters. The warning was issued by Avant, which says cases of Medicare identity fraud…
Tag: Fraud
Scammers posing as Federal Government bureaucrats target leading GP
Dr Mukesh Haikerwal is warning GPs to watch out for scams that could put their practice data at risk, saying he was tricked by “sophisticated”…
How do you deal with patients who use your name to fake medical certificates?
They pose several dilemmas for GPs.
Pharmacist jailed over $19-million PBS fraud
Sydney-based Hamza Zoghbi used some of the funds to buy a house, designer brands and take a $250,000 family holiday.
The ‘revolution’ in pathology testing that was no more than fraud
It's worthy of Hollywood treatment.
Why do fake doctors fly under the radar for so long?
As much as we are made weary by the downsides of life in the medical profession – our working hours, those CPD requirements and the…
Failed medical student allegedly worked as intern for eight months
The hospital has removed the employee and referred the matter to police.
