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Dr Chung Ho Yin Andrews v The Medical Council of Hong Kong

[2024] HKCA 196
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of Appeal
Year2024
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A sufficient factual basis is required before criticising 'protective medicine' practices in disciplinary proceedings against a medical practitioner.

Key Principle

There must be sufficient factual basis to criticize 'protective medicine' practices in the medical sector.

Area of Law

public-law

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