This doctor spoke out about allegations of medical fraud. The next day,she was asked to resign
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This doctor spoke out about allegations of medical fraud. The next day,she was asked to resign

An anaesthetist who spoke out about claims dozens of doctors had engaged in fraud,double-dipping and pocketing off-the-book fees has been dismissed from her role at a prestigious medical college.

  • byHenrietta Cook andMelissa Cunningham

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