SMC panel explains why interim orders needed against two doctors

Public confidence in medical profession hit if no curbs put on duo facing sexual allegations

Dr Chan Herng Nieng (left) and Dr Julian Ong Kian Peng were accused by a woman of taking advantage of vulnerable patients for sex. PHOTOS: DRJULIANONG.SG, ST READER
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Public confidence in the medical profession would have been dampened if no restrictions were placed on two doctors accused by a woman of taking advantage of vulnerable patients for sex, the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) said.

The published grounds of decision, issued on Wednesday by the Interim Orders Committee (IOC) set up to look into this case, noted that details of the allegations had appeared in The Straits Times on April 10.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 21, 2020, with the headline SMC panel explains why interim orders needed against two doctors. Subscribe