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Hong Kong doctor Wong Cheuk-yi faces disciplinary panel over death of cancer patient Wang Keng-kao in 2011

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A doctor whose cancer patient died after a breathing hole in his throat was blocked by gauze appeared before the Medical Council on Tuesday for a disciplinary inquiry. Dr Wong Cheuk-yi faced three charges of professional misconduct in managing the care of 73-year-old Wang Keng-kao. Wang died at Kowloon Hospital almost seven years ago. Wong had overseen Wang’s care from October 2011 at the hospital. Wang had undergone surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where a permanent tracheostomy...

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