Woman Alleges Some Nigerian Doctors Order Unnecessary Tests to Raise Patients’ Bills

A woman has criticised Nigerian doctors who allegedly request medical tests that patients do not need, increasing their hospital bills. She said she once sought treatment for chest pain and was told she might have a heart problem. A doctor reportedly ordered four costly tests, but another consultant at the same hospital reviewed her history and said the pain was likely muscle strain linked to her active lifestyle. She also alleged that the first doctor recommended the same four tests to another patient that day. While acknowledging that tests are often necessary for accurate diagnosis, she questioned whether some investigations are being ordered mainly to generate revenue.

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