An undercover investigation has found some doctors are encouraging patients to seek compensation following personal injury. The report claims that a number of doctors are recommending particular solicitor firms to their patients, who in turn are referring clients to certain GPs and surgeons to have their injury reports prepared. At least seven solicitor firms are sending clients to the same orthopedic surgeon, according to the investigation. The investigation also found that some medical reports sent to a certain surgeon were "word for word" across different records. "Basically the investigation found that there was a very cosy relationship existing between certain solicitor firms and certain GPs and consultants."

Source: Irish Examiner December 07, 2019 12:22 UTC