Asbo for patient who faked drug overdoses; The World Today.A MAN who faked drug overdoses to stay overnight in hospitals has been given an Asbo restricting his access to health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract . Mark John Smith, 33, from Newtown, Powys, Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. , visited hospitals across the UK on hundreds of occasions over 14 years. He has cost the NHS NHS abbr. National Health Service NHS (in Britain) National Health Service an estimated pounds 117,000 in staff time, medicine and accommodation. Smith will now need to obtain written permission or to prearrange pre·ar·range tr.v. pre·ar·ranged, pre·ar·rang·ing, pre·ar·rang·es To arrange in advance. pre an appointment, before setting foot on NHS premises, except in an emergency. The NHS Counter Fraud Service called Smith's behaviour "completely unacceptable" and branded him a timewaster. Smith, who was given the Asbo by Welshpool magistrates earlier this month, appeared in court today as he was due to be sentenced after admitting two charges of attempted deception. The sentencing was adjourned for four weeks while reports are prepared. |
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