Hospital Authority suspends staff over suspected patient privacy breach on social media
發佈日期: 2026-04-11 23:34
TVB News
In response to recent incidents involving a public hospital doctor posting clinical images or patient information on social media, the Hospital Authority spokesperson says the relevant staff's intern duties will be suspended in the interim, and the individual will be temporarily on leave starting tomorrow.
As a provider of public healthcare services, HA says it requires all staff to strictly adhere to professional codes of conduct, uphold integrity, and observe the principle of safeguarding patients rights and privacy. Leakage of patient privacy by staff in any form will not be tolerated. The HA deeply regrets any suspected disregard for patient privacy by its staff.
Upon receiving a public complaint on April 10, Princess Margaret Hospital reviewed the incident and conducted investigation. The staff member involved is a medical intern in the Department of Medicine and Geriatrics at Princess Margaret Hospital. The HA has discussed the matter with the university to which the intern belongs.
Medical students and interns are also required to complete patient privacy training and sign a confidentiality agreement before being granted access to the Clinical Management System.
The case concerned has been referred to the Medical Council where necessary, in order to demonstrate the HA's commitment to protecting patient privacy.
