title: Watching the detectives.
abstract: The NHS Counter Fraud Service has helped cut the value of fraud against the NHS from pound 171m to pound 76m. This year Philip Neal, a former finance director, was jailed for forgery after exaggerating his trust's profits. Some believe Mr Neal was treated harshly given the pressure on trusts to break even. The Counter Fraud Service has stood by the prosecution. Not all cases warrant criminal prosecution--other sanctions are available.
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mooney