Patients' Rights Association has condemned the Medical Council's decision to terminate an inquiry into a pediatrician after an 8-year delay.
The association warns that this ruling will provide medical practitioners suspected of malpractice or negligence with an "escape route" from accountability.
Patients' Rights Association warns ruling will offer medical practitioners suspected of malpractice or negligence 'escape route' from accountability
The group has threatened to launch a judicial review and appeal to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu if the council does not overturn its decision within two weeks.
Autor's resume: Patients' Rights Association condemns Medical Council's decision.