Dr. Pokes, a well-known dermatologist who has practiced for morethan 20 years, has started to cut corners in his practice. He hasbeen reusing hypodermic needles and sutures on a number ofpatients, over the past several years. He has also been conductingprocedures that were not necessary, scaring patients along the way,as they are uncertain of their condition. He is billing forunnecessary procedures, upcharging on procedures and miscodingprocedures. One of the patients he has treated in the past has justtested positively for Hepatitis C.
What legal and ethical issues do you feel are in thiscase? What do you think should be done in this case?
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