Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong today said its Disciplinary Committee is investigating and taking appropriate follow-up actions on individuals or organisations for suspected violations of provisions of the code of conduct for Chinese medicine practitioners (CMPs).
The council made the statement in response to media enquiries regarding reports on the promotion of Chinese medicine practices.
A media report alleged today that online posts by certain individuals or organisations may have violated relevant provisions of the code of conduct for CMPs.
The council said that over the past five years, its Board and the Disciplinary Committee have investigated a total of 410 cases involving suspected violations of the code of conduct regarding practice promotion by CMPs.
For substantiated allegations, the Disciplinary Committee issued advisory letters to CMPs involved in 365 cases after confirming that the irregularities had been rectified.
Should a CMP fail to comply with the requirements of an advisory letter, the Board and the Disciplinary Committee will take further disciplinary action.
If during the course of handling a case, the Board or the Disciplinary Committee suspects that illegal activities are involved, the matter will be immediately referred to the law enforcement authorities for follow up.