DHB investigates potential identity fraud

The Waikato DHB is in the process of contacting the approximately 25 patients who may have been directly affected by a former staff member who appeared in court today in Hamilton on a fraud charge.

Waikato DHB’s internal processes have identified concerns about the documents presented by a person employed as a consultant psychiatrist. Enquiries by the DHB and the Medical Council of New Zealand indicate that the documents, may have been obtained and used by another person.

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