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Hong Kong doctor banned for 9 months over 2009 mishandled seizure case

A Hong Kong pediatrician, Dr. Sit Sou-chi, has received a nine-month ban from the medical register for professional misconduct. The ruling stems from a mishandled case in 2009 involving a newborn who suffered a seizure. The child was left with severe disabilities, including cerebral palsy and quadriplegia, due to the doctor's failure to conduct necessary investigations promptly. The inquiry panel chair described the delay in management as "inexcusable." AI

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Hong Kong doctor banned for 9 months over 2009 mishandled seizure case

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Doctor given 9‑month ban over misconduct in case that left boy disabled for life

    A 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. In a verdict on Sund…