Milvi Koplus

Milvi Koplus is a prominent Estonian psychiatrist, numerologist and hiromant.^[1]

Numerology

Koplus is the author of Cosmic numbers (Estonian: Kosmilised numbrid), a bestselling 1993 book of numerology and among the first books on the subject published in Estonia after the end of the Soviet occupation in 1991.

Prescription business

See also: Gradus Gravis affair

Koplus has been connected to an affair of sale of prescriptions for Subutex, a psychotropic medicine used for replacement treatment of certain drug addictions, and was on in 2006 fined twice for violations of prescription issuance rules by Estonian Office of Healthcare.^[2] Koplus has denied the charges, claiming that contrary to the fining orders, she duly processed each patient whom she prescribed Subutex.^[1]

According to the Estonian Office of Healthcare, Milvi Koplus issued about 7000 prescriptions for Subutex within four months of 2003.^[3]

In connection with the affair, Estonian Medical Association cancelled membership of Rostislav Vassiljev and Milvi Koplus in 2007.^[4] This was the first case of the association cancelling membership for ethical issues.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Õhtuleht 6 July 2007: Milvi Koplus: Ravimiafääri kohta avaldatu on laim
2. ^ Website of Estonian Office of Healthcare: http://www.tervishoiuamet.ee/public/files/Vaarteod2006.pdf
3. ^ Eesti Päevaleht 15 March 2007 07:06: Eesti pättarstid toidavad Soome narkoturgu, edited by Haldi Ellam
4. ^ Õhtuleht 19 April 2007: Arstide liit lõi kahele tohtrile sule sappa by Eve Heinla

Sources

• Naiste Maailm: Numeroloog by Margo Vaino

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