Court says negligent doctor
The Central Administrative Court yesterday revoked a warning issued by the Medical Council to a doctor in a malpractice case, saying it was an insufficient penalty, given that he had caused the death of a patient through his carelessness during treatment.
Wiroj Suriya died at Bang Pakok 1 Hospital three years ago while being treated for a heart condition by Dr Suchai Kanjanatharayont.
The judges also ordered the council to investigate all matters stemming from a separate complaint filed by the victim’s relatives against Dr Jariang Jantharakomol, the director of the hospital.
The council is required to complete its investigation into Jariang within 150 days from tomorrow, said the court.
The court ruled that the council’s decision to issue a warning to Suchai on August 10, 2008 was unlawful.
In yesterday’s revocation order, the court ruled that Suchai prescribed medications for Wiroj in a phone conversation, in violation of medical regulations requiring him to be with the patient, or to hand the case over to other doctors present in Wiroj’s room.
