In this week's episode of ER , the emergency room staff discovers that Amanda Lee is not, in fact, a medical doctor, but merely an impersonator. Ellen Smith, Chief of Customer Service for the Board of Physician Quality Assurance, explains that outright fraud such as the incidence in this episode of ER is very rare. However, she says, patients should know how to choose the best doctor for their needs as well as be certain their health care providers are qualified.
Health is a very personal thing.
So, take care of your body the best way you can. The following information was provided by Ellen Smith, The American Medical Association, and The Association of State Medical Board Executive Directors. It s extremely uncommon. However, there are doctors who are not licensed or have their licenses restricted or revoked due to charges pending against them. There are many ways for a patient to make certain a doctor is qualified.