Unholy alliances in private medicine

It would not surprise me at all that a consultant who works in a particular clinic should prefer that one to refer his patients to - that much is almost "reasonable" because he would know the conditions there, and it is at hand for him to keep in touch.

But to recommend expensive procedures for a kick-back, or invent reasons to refer patients - that needs monitoring somehow. (I don't know what is possible)

No, the article I am talking about is from 31st of Jan- and is entitled 'Medical corruption in th UK'- but probably came about after the Boston cases- stating it happens here too, and has been happening for a long time.

No specific clinics were mentioned, but I'd wager it involves all private clinics (can't say more than that ;) ...)

The case referred to seems to be in one hospital in Chicago, Granjura, unless the full article contains other references (I could only read a short version without buying a subscription)

Fair enough!

Does the above include BUPA?

This month's BMJ!

Input, input! (Have you seen the film Short Circuit? I loved it)

links?