Addressing healthcare fraud

Author: Yu Youming
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: The first book by a physician exposing the inner workings of the industry, revealing bizarre pharmaceutical scams, and providing a detailed guide to help you avoid medical pitfalls. Many inspiring stories of healthcare workers on the national health front line saving lives and alleviating suffering have been reported in mainstream media. However, outside the mainstream, cases of scammers, incompetent doctors, and modern witch doctors exploiting the flaws in China's medical system and legal regulations, as well as the weaknesses in public awareness, to make a profit and harm lives are not uncommon. Although occasional reports can be seen in the media, non-medical professionals find it difficult to discern the intricacies. The writing of this book aims to uphold the mainstream spirit while focusing on exposing and analyzing these non-mainstream phenomena and behaviors. It helps non-medical professionals understand how to seek medical care, how to deal with and prevent medical fraud and harm, and how to maximize their interests under the current system.