Medical Fraud against People with Disability

Abstract

This study investigated medical fraud against people with disability, The sample consisted of 114 residents and citizens of the UAE, to whom the questionnaire was distributed in a non-probability purposive manner. Descriptive (percentages) and analytical statistics, The findings revealed that: The sample consisted of 114 individuals with disabilities. The highest age group was 18-25 years,  the gender distribution, males accounted for 62.3% of the sample, The highest category was physical disability, accounting for 34.2%, As for the reasons for medical fraud against people with disabilities. It demonstrates that the highest impact is a lack of sufficient knowledge among individuals with disabilities about their medical rights and responsibilities, accounting for 69.3%, As for the types of medical fraud against people with disabilitiesthe, it showed increase in the exposure of disabled individuals to fraudsters who falsely claim to have treatments that can improve their health conditions. Those who always responded accounted for 36%, while those who responded occasionally accounted for 31.6%. As for the Tstatistical relationship between the demographic variables and medical fraud against people with disabilities.  there is a weak  significant relationship between indepndent variables (age, gender,disability category, residence, educational level) and medical fraud against people with disabilities , and  There were no significant relationships between the remaining variables and medical fraud against people with disabilities,  As for the the effects of medical fraud against individuals with disabilities. It shows that the highest impact is "Additional financial burdens on individuals with disabilities and their families", at a percentage of 57.9%, The study also recommended that: Enhance the supervision and monitoring of healthcare services to ensure they meet the necessary standards. Update the legislation related to medical fraud and strengthen the penalties for those involved in such activities. The penalties should be sufficient to deter perpetrators and ensure justice for the victims.