His patient passed away due to mixed drug intoxication prescribed by the doctor, which caused multiple organ failures
SINGAPORE: Prominent psychiatrist Dr Ang Yong Guan has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Court of Three Judges for departing from established guidelines in prescribing medications to a former patient.The case, dating back to 2012, revolves around a series of prescriptions provided by Dr Ang to his patient Quek Kiat Siong, who passed away from multiple organ failure shortly after the last prescription was issued.
The tribunal initially acquitted Dr Ang of professional misconduct but found him guilty of failing to provide services of the expected quality. Dr Ang had treated Mr Quek for various conditions, including insomnia, depression, and anxiety. The patient’s death in 2012 was attributed to mixed drug intoxication.
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