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The Criminalization of Medicine
America's War on Doctors
 Ronald T. Libby

0-313-34546-5/978-0-313-34546-3

Description
Describes how and why doctors have become political scapegoats, subject to witch hunts and commando-style raids by law enforcement, why society has let this happen and what can be done to end this unjust war on doctors.

Reviews:
-Wars result in damage--some of which is intended and some of which is collateral. The Criminalization of Medicine is about some of the collateral damage of our nation's long-running wars on drugs (specifically, prescription drug diversions/misuse) and on health care fraud. In ten short chapters, Libby presents in-depth studies of the impact of these wars on the physicians who are the target of investigation, civil litigation (using the False Claims Act and civil forfeiture laws), and criminal prosecution. Most cases are settled or plea-bargained, so it is often difficult for outsiders for find out what actually happened. Libby has exhaustively researched his subject and uses court transcripts and filings, government testimony, media accounts, and in-person interviews to paint a rich picture of each case. —Health Affairs
-A worthwhile book by an author who carries appropriate crendentials. —MedicoLegal Consultants
-Libby documents egregious abuse of power: suborned perjury, intimidation, deprivation of due process, malicious misinterpretation of the regulations, character assassination, vicious mistreatment of inmates in a psychiatric prison/hospital....Libby's book could be a powerful tool in persuading the medical profession to take needed action. Buy several copies. —Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons
About the Author
RONALD T. LIBBY is Professor of Political Science and Senior Research Fellow at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Florida Center for Ethics, Public Policy and the Professions at the University of North Florida. He is the author of five books and many articles including a widely discussed policy paper titled, Treating Doctors as Drug Dealers, published by the Cato Institute.
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