Lawmaker slams ‘unsatisfactory’ past bid to scrap 16-year probe against doctor
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Hong Kong's medical watchdog found a paediatrician guilty in a case that left a boy permanently disabled, after a 16-year investigation and disciplinary process. Medical sector lawmaker David Lam criticized the delay as 'clearly extremely unsatisfactory' and expressed hope for legal reforms. Observers noted that the watchdog's earlier argument to end the probe on fairness grounds was contradicted by the eventual verdict. The case highlights concerns about the efficiency and fairness of medical disciplinary procedures in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong's medical watchdog found a paediatrician guilty in a case that left a boy permanently disabled, after a 16-year investigation and disciplinary process. Medical sector lawmaker David Lam criticized the delay as 'clearly extremely unsatisfactory' and expressed hope for legal reforms. Observers noted that the watchdog's earlier argument to end the probe on fairness grounds was contradicted by the eventual verdict. The case highlights concerns about the efficiency and fairness of medical...
Medical watchdog's earlier argument for ending probe on fairness grounds was unfounded.
Hong Kong’s medical watchdog returned a guilty verdict against a paediatrician over a case that left a boy permanently disabled.
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Hong Kong’s medical watchdog returned a guilty verdict against a paediatrician over a case that left a boy permanently disabled.
South China Morning Post- Medical watchdog's earlier argument for ending probe on fairness grounds was unfounded.
- Lawmaker wants legal amendments to reform the process.
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Hong Kong’s medical watchdog returned a guilty verdict against a paediatrician over a case that left a boy permanently disabled.
South China Morning PostThe case took 16 years to reach a disciplinary hearing.
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