GP repeats inappropriate prescription of medication
SINGAPORE: Despite giving an undertaking in 2009 not
to commit misconduct again, a general practitioner continued to
inappropriately prescribe hypnotic and codeine-containing
medication.
For his latest actions, the Singapore Medical Council has ordered
Ng Chee Keong be suspended for six months and fined S$10,000.
He was also censured.
The doctor, who practices at Eunos 5 Clinic, pleaded guilty to 11
of the 17 charges proceeded with.
The disciplinary council (DC) found the extent of Ng's prescription
to be excessive, irresponsible and potentially dangerous.
In 2009, Ng was convicted of 22 charges of professional misconduct
related to the inappropriate prescription of benzodiazepines and
codeine-containing medication to his patients.
He was then also fined S$10,000, suspended for six months, and
censured, in addition to giving an undertaking not to repeat his
actions.
Ng's current six-month suspension took effect July 11.
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