Doctor given 9‑month ban over misconduct in case that left boy disabled for life
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Hong Kong paediatrician Dr Sit Sou-chi was found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to properly investigate a newborn's seizure in 2009, resulting in the boy's permanent disability. She received a 9-month removal from the General Register without suspension. The case involves the boy, Li Yuanjian, who is the son of a mainland Chinese couple.
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Permanent disability of a newborn
Dr Sit failed to carry out all necessary and immediate investigations on the newborn.
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Dr Sit Sou-chi was found guilty of professional misconduct by the medical watchdog.
South China Morning Post- Permanent disability of a newborn
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Loaded language removedA Hong Kong paediatrician has been removed from the General Register for nine months, without suspension, after being found guilty of professional misconduct by the medical watchdog over an incident that left a boy permanently disabled more than 16 years ago.
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Dr Sit Sou-chi was found guilty of professional misconduct by the medical watchdog.
South China Morning PostDr Sit Sou-chi received a 9-month removal from the General Register without suspension.
South China Morning PostThe incident left a boy, Li Yuanjian, permanently disabled.
South China Morning PostLi Yuanjian suffered a seizure on December 22, 2009.
South China Morning PostDr Sit failed to carry out all necessary and immediate investigations on the newborn.
South China Morning PostLi Yuanjian is the son of a mainland Chinese couple.
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