BANGKOK, Thailand – The Medical Council of Thailand has imposed penalties on three doctors involved in the controversial treatment of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police Hospital. After an ethical review, the council decided to take disciplinary actions against the medical professionals involved.
The council’s decision included a warning for one doctor for providing medical services below acceptable standards, specifically for issuing an improper referral. The other two doctors received suspensions of their medical licenses for submitting false medical documentation. According to Dr. Prasit Watthanapha, the Council’s Vice President, there is insufficient evidence to confirm that Thaksin was in a critical condition at the time of his treatment.
The case revolves around Thaksin’s treatment at the Police Hospital, which was located on the 14th floor, leading to widespread controversy. The Medical Council’s decision will now be submitted to the Minister of Public Health for final approval, as it needs the minister’s endorsement to be enforced. The penalties, particularly the suspension of medical licenses, are considered serious consequences within the medical profession.
Dr. Prasit emphasized that the council’s actions were guided by the principle of ensuring ethical practices in the medical field and maintaining the integrity of healthcare services in Thailand. (TNA)
