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Typical fucked up S'pore justice. If this clown Dr. Toh had screened the patient for Hep B, he would have been treated for Hep B first. At least give his liver a fighting chance to survive the chemo. Hep B is a controllable illness. Why is he only suspended 3 months, and not have heavy fine. Why was the case brought up in 2005 only now concluded in 2009? Once again, this is another example of the S'pore Medical Council covering everyone's backside. This kind of fucked up agency cannot be allowed to self regulate the medical profession. What is the coroner's finding in this? Why did the MOH not pursue legal action? There is really no justice for the patients.
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Medical Council has suspended a haematologist for three months for failing to exercise due care on his patient.
A disciplinary inquiry against Dr Toh Keng Kiat was held after the patient's wife complained in August 2005.
Dr Toh, who was a consultant haematologist at K K Toh Clinic, had administered chemotherapy on the patient who was suffering from lymphoma between February and April of that year, without testing him for Hepatitis B as was the usual practice.
The patient was tested and diagnosed with Hepatitis B in May and was warded at Gleneagles Hospital. Dr Toh discharged the patient three days later although it was a potentially life-threatening condition.
The patient passed away 11 days later. The cause of death was certified as Hepatitis B with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma as a contributing condition.
Dr Toh was censured and ordered to provide a written undertaking to the Medical Council. His suspension took effect on October 30, 2009.
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Medical Council has suspended a haematologist for three months for failing to exercise due care on his patient.
A disciplinary inquiry against Dr Toh Keng Kiat was held after the patient's wife complained in August 2005.
Dr Toh, who was a consultant haematologist at K K Toh Clinic, had administered chemotherapy on the patient who was suffering from lymphoma between February and April of that year, without testing him for Hepatitis B as was the usual practice.
The patient was tested and diagnosed with Hepatitis B in May and was warded at Gleneagles Hospital. Dr Toh discharged the patient three days later although it was a potentially life-threatening condition.
The patient passed away 11 days later. The cause of death was certified as Hepatitis B with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma as a contributing condition.
Dr Toh was censured and ordered to provide a written undertaking to the Medical Council. His suspension took effect on October 30, 2009.
