Alleged "cardiology cartel" denounced: one doctor appears with 351 ultrasounds in one day
Councilman Angelo Schiavenato denounced the existence of an alleged "cardiology cartel": a single doctor appears with 351 echocardiograms assigned...
TL;DR
- Councilman Angelo Schiavenato alleges a "cardiology cartel" in Bogotá, involving a single doctor assigned 351 echocardiograms in one day.
- The alleged fraud could amount to over 32 billion pesos and involves questionable medical practices.
- Accusations include a doctor performing simultaneous exams in distant locations and the use of WhatsApp for diagnostic purposes.
- The District Health Secretariat is aware of the complaint.
- The primary risk to patients is misdiagnosis due to rushed procedures, unqualified personnel, or improper diagnostic methods.