Problem
Investigatory malpractice
Other Names:
Witch hunt Incidence:
Abusive investigatory techniques are now increasingly used to monitor professional practices in the health fields. Typically healthy investigators with insignificant complaints go to suspected doctors to see if they are subjected to unnecessary tests, extensive referrals and a number of prescriptions.
Broader Problems:
Deceptive misuse of researchJournalistic irresponsibility Aggravates:
ScapegoatsMutual deceitsUnreliable evidence of childrenHarassment of human rights monitorsMisuse of government surveillance of communications Strategies:
Reporting investigatory malpractice Subject(s):
Innovative change → ChangeResearch, Standards → Investigations
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST