Bribes for a place in a child's ward. Over 300 charges against the doctor
The 64-year-old head of the hospital ward and court expert was charged with 307 charges
Quick Look
- The police from Rzeszów detained a 64-year-old doctor, head of a hospital department and court expert, suspected of accepting bribes in the form of alcohol and money ranging from PLN 50 to PLN 300 and incorrect settlements with the National Health Fund.
- She heard 307 charges, was arrested for three months and faces up to 8 years in prison.
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Why It Matters
The doctor was the head of the department in a hospital in Rzeszów and was a court expert. The police from the Anti-Corruption Department of the Police Headquarters in Rzeszów conducted arrangements regarding accepting financial benefits from patients' guardians and incorrect settlements with the National Health Fund.
The 64-year-old doctor was detained by officers of the Anti-Corruption Department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Rzeszów. The woman was the head of a department of one of the hospitals in Rzeszów, and at the same time she was a court expert.
According to the police, in exchange for treatment or admission to the ward, she was supposed to receive financial benefits from her patients' guardians. This includes branded alcohol and money ranging from PLN 50 to PLN 300.
Moreover, she used the company office to see patients both under the contract with the National Health Fund and for private visits. In the case of private visits, she did not incur any costs of renting or maintaining the office.
The officers also found that private visits to other medical facilities were listed as performed under a contract with the National Health Fund. The point was to obtain a refund.
The doctor was arrested on November 9. Her doctor's office and cars were also searched.
The woman was charged with 307 charges. It is possible that he will hear more. The court arrested her for three months. She faces up to 8 years in prison.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The prosecutor's office may present further charges against the doctor as the investigation progresses.
Possible · Within weeks
The court may extend pre-trial detention after three months.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- How much money and alcohol did the doctor accept in total in the form of bribes?
- How many patients or their caregivers were involved?
- Which specific medical facilities were used to show private visits as reimbursed by the National Health Fund?
