Physicians Beware — DEA Voluntary Surrender Form 104 in White Collar Crime Investigations
Physicians and healthcare providers (HCPs) beware: signing a DEA Form 104 can be disastrous to both patient care and a physician’s career. Agents with the DEA's Diversion Control often present these forms to HCPs when executing search warrants, serving subpoenas, or conducting surprise interviews. The agent slaps the Form 104 in front of an intimidated, shocked HCP and advises that the HCP must sign the agreement to "cooperate" or "show a sign a good faith."