Bogus doctor nabbed at Chris Hani Baragwanath
The Gauteng Department of Health has opened a case against a bogus doctor trying to solicit money from a patient.
The incident took place at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital on Sunday night.
According to the Health Department, the bogus doctor demanded R700 to provide “assistance” to the patient.
Gauteng Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says the bogus doctor was busted after failing to produce her Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration number.
"The member of the public became suspicious when the bogus doctor, who was wearing green scrubs with the name Dr Zulu imprinted on the uniform, advised her to meet at the pedestrian gate where the said payment was to be made.
“The escort notified the security personnel, who eventually apprehended the bogus doctor at the hospital’s pedestrian gate.
“When asked to produce her Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration number and a personnel number by the security and facility management, the bogus doctor was unable to do so," says Modiba.
A case has since been opened at the Diepkloof police station.
"The bogus doctor spent a night in custody and was due to appear at the Orlando Magistrate’s Court this (Monday) afternoon.
“If there are any fees payable in the hospital, this will be done at patient administration, and an invoice will be issued to indicate exactly what the patient is paying for," Modiba adds.
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