Dr. Smith is a medical doctor who treats patients addicted to drugs and alcohol.

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Dr. Smith is a medical doctor who treats patients addicted to drugs and alcohol. He also owns a lab which performs all his patients' blood and urine tests. Each patient's treatment consists of a weekly urine test, even if it is unnecessary. He bills the tests to the patient's health insurance. Recently, he has partnered with local sober homes to provide similar testing for their tenants. Are there any law(s) Smith's actions? Will Dr. Smith be in violation of any of these laws? Explain fully. If you believe you need any additional information, please explain what is needed and why that are applicable to Dr

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Yes, there are laws that the doctor Smith would be violating which is as follows:
Under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 section 3.1 it is mentioned that unnecessary consultations should be avoided but this law can be evaded if serious illness is proved and the medical test which was recommended by the doctor is justifiable.

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