Section 45.104. Fraud or deceit

As used in section 10(6) of the act (63 P. S. § 1710(6)), ‘‘fraud and deceit’’ includes, but is not limited to, the following types of conduct:

(1) Misrepresenting or concealing a material fact in obtaining payment for services.

(2) Falsifying the record of a person served regarding treatment rendered to that person.

(3) Falsely representing the use or availability of the services or advice of a physician.

(4) Misrepresenting credentials by using the word ‘‘doctor’’ or a similar word, abbreviation or symbol if the use is not accurate or if the degree was not conferred by an accredited institution.

(5) Misrepresenting the scope or nature of services which the licensee is competent to provide or which the person served can reasonably be expected to benefit from.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 45.102 (relating to Code of Ethics).