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 necessary and immediate checks on newborn Li Yuanjian after the infant suffered a neonatal seizure on December 22, 2009.
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SUN · 2026-06-07 · 14:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0607-82484
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Misdiagnosis isn’t misconduct, lawyer for accused doctor tells medical watchdog
A Hong Kong doctor, Dr. Sit Sou-chi, is facing professional misconduct allegations before the Medical Council concerning a case from over 16 years ago where a boy was left permanently disabled.
Theodora YuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-07 · 14:02 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A Hong Kong doctor, Dr. Sit Sou-chi, is facing professional misconduct allegations before the Medical Council concerning a case from over 16 years ago where a boy was left permanently disabled. The doctor's lawyer argued that misdiagnosis or incompetence does not constitute misconduct. However, the prosecution, representing the Medical Council secretariat, stated that misconduct involves underperformance, with the circumstances to be determined by inquiry panel members. Dr. Sit is accused of failing to perform necessary and immediate checks on newborn Li Yuanjian after the infant experienced a neonatal seizure on December 22, 2009.
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Misconduct refers to whether a doctor underperformed, and circumstances should be defined by inquiry panel members.
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A doctor is accused of failing to conduct necessary and immediate checks on a newborn who suffered a neonatal seizure.
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Misdiagnosis or incompetence does not equate to professional misconduct, according to the lawyer for an accused doctor.
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A boy was left permanently disabled more than 16 years ago after being under the care of the accused doctor.
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