What would you do if you discovered that one of your gynecologists had lied about their credentials? What are the implications for patients, staff, and the hospital at large? In this episode of ‘Safeguarding Healthcare’, Dr David Rankin discusses this challenging scenario with Dr Simon Fraser, Senior Medical Advisor at Medibank, and a Board member on a Victorian regional health service. The scenario highlights issues of patient safety, recruitment processes, and potential fraudulent behavior. This episode looks at the complexities of the credentialing process, patient care review, external expert engagement, media management, and the broader implications for clinical governance and organisational trust.

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