Is it permissible to pay a doctor an amount in exchange for him sending analyses to be performed in my laboratory?
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For it to be permissible to deal with a physician in referring patients to a specific laboratory, several conditions must be met: The patient must be in need of the tests, and the physician must only refer those who need examinations to the most beneficial and accurate laboratory. This is due to the importance of trustworthiness and sincere advice to the patient. If these conditions are observed, there is no objection to the physician taking a limited commission for sending patients to a specific laboratory, and this is considered a permissible brokerage.
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