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Patient loan a 'terrible mistake', says GP.

Australian Doctor,  March, 2007  

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By Chris HIngston and AA

A MELBOURNE GP who allegedly persuaded a patient experiencing a major depressive-anxiety disorder to lend him $825,000 has appeared before the state medical board.

Last week a Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria hearing was told Dr Anthony Diamantaras' patient had originally been awarded about $800,000 in a compensation payout for a motorcycle accident that caused both physical and psychological damage.

The patient claimed he was first approached by his pharmacist, then by Dr Diamantaras, about lending money to their company -- Cynosura ...

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