Body Snatchers

Consum Rep. 2016 Oct;81(10):42-9.

Abstract

Medical identity theft--when someone steals your personal data to get prescription drugs, doctor care, or surgery--is dramatically on the rise. Such a crime can endanger your own treatment and trash your finances. Learn who's most at risk and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

MeSH terms

  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  • Humans
  • Medical Identity Theft / prevention & control*
  • Privacy / legislation & jurisprudence
  • United States