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Misdiagnosis isn’t misconduct, lawyer for accused doctor tells medical watchdog

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Misdiagnosis isn’t misconduct, lawyer for accused doctor tells medical watchdog
The lawyer for a Hong Kong doctor accused of professional misconduct after a boy in his care was left permanently disabled more than 16 years ago has told the medical watchdog that misdiagnosis or incompetence does not equate to misconduct. But the prosecution representing the Medical Council secretariat said on Sunday that misconduct referred to whether a doctor underperformed and the circumstances should be defined by inquiry panel members. Dr Sit Sou-chi is accused of failing to conduct...
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