#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU

DECEIT OF PATIENTS BY DOCTORS TO EXTORT PROFESSIONAL FEES

In Nigeria, it is malpractice for a Doctor to keep a patient in hospital longer than necessary for the sole purpose of justifying higher medical fees.

Rule 34 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Medical and Dental Practitioners.

Arome Abu is the Principal Partner of TCLP.

CAVEAT: Note that this information is provided for general enlightenment purposes and is not intended to be any form of legal advice.

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