When a physician sees a patient more than is medically necessary, it is called

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Churning is the practice of seeing a patient more often than is medically necessary, often for the purpose of generating more revenue. This can be considered a type of healthcare fraud and is illegal. "Buffing" and "stirring" are not commonly used terms in healthcare and do not have a clear definition. "Turfing" refers to the practice of transferring a patient to a different healthcare provider, often because the initial provider does not want to deal with a difficult case or does not have the necessary expertise.

When a Physician Sees a Patient More Than Is Medically