The medical worker allegedly stole a US doctor's identity and became registered as a psychiatrist in the Waikato. Photo / Thinkstock
The medical worker who allegedly stole a US doctor's identity and became registered as a psychiatrist in the Waikato region was finally caught out when a supervisor questioned his work.
New Zealand Medical Council spokeswoman Stephanie Crush said today that red flags were raised when a psychiatrist supervising the doctor
asked questions regarding competency in his work. Exactly what work failings were questioned is unknown.
The Medical Council has said the review process for registration is thorough and the doctor went through the same system as any other applicant.
The correct qualification and identification records - in this case a passport and references proving five years of practice - were all handed over.
Additionally, a Medical Council agent met the man before he commenced practice, checked all originals of his documentation and was convinced of his legitimacy.
