title: Body Snatchers.
abstract: Medical identity theft--when someone steals your personal data to get prescription drugs, doctor care, or surgery--is dramatically on the rise. Such a crime can endanger your own treatment and trash your finances. Learn who's most at risk and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006801:Humans; D063866:Medical Identity Theft / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018907:Privacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States