In this episode of What’s Happening Around the World, touches on the disturbing allegations that so-called “fake patients” are exploiting public healthcare clinics to obtain medicines that are desperately needed by genuine patients. Thea team talks about how sharing your medical aid benefits with non-members, sometimes referred to as “card farming,” is considered medical scheme fraud in South Africa. It can expose members to serious consequences while also contributing to higher healthcare costs and putting pressure on medical schemes.