San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital Removes Doctor After Misdiagnosis

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital has terminated the duties of a physician after a misdiagnosis led to a patient's death and findings of impolite communication.

•San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital removed a physician from duty effective July 19, 2026.
•A patient died from two blocked coronary arteries after a physician diagnosed the symptoms as anxiety and declined an EKG.
•The hospital's investigation found the physician used impolite language with the patient and relatives.
•The physician had previously been suspended pending investigations by the hospital and the Medical Council of Thailand.

Overview

•Kru Sai requested justice after the husband of Kru Sai died following a medical visit where a physician declined to perform an EKG and attributed symptoms to anxiety.
•An autopsy revealed the husband of Kru Sai died from two blocked coronary arteries.
•San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital initially issued a first statement ordering the physician to be suspended pending internal and external investigations.
•San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital's investigation found the physician used impolite language, violating hospital policy and Medical Council of Thailand ethics.
•San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital resolved to remove the physician from duty immediately effective July 19, 2026.
•San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased and stated readiness to provide full assistance.
•San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital stated it accepts all suggestions and criticisms regarding the incident.

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Key Quotes

San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital

"Personnel must not behave in a way that brings discredit to the public and the hospital, and must refrain from impolite actions."

ผู้ปฏิบัติงานต้องไม่ปฏิบัติตนในทางที่เสื่อมเสียแก่ส่วนรวมและโรงพยาบาล ละเว้นการกระทำที่ไม่สุภาพ

Medical Council of Thailand

"Medical practitioners must treat patients politely."

ผู้ประกอบวิชาชีพเวชกรรมต้องปฏิบัติต่อผู้ป่วยโดยสุภาพ

Key Entities

Person

Kru Sai(ครูทราย)

The person who requested justice after the death of her husband due to a medical misdiagnosis.

Organization

San Camillo Ban Pong Hospital(โรงพยาบาลซานคามิลโลบ้านโป่ง)

The medical facility that removed a physician from duty following a patient's death and misconduct.

Medical Council of Thailand(แพทยสภา)ℹ️

The external agency involved in investigating the facts and setting professional ethics for medical practitioners.

Policy

Hospital Work Policy(นโยบายเกี่ยวกับการทำงานของโรงพยาบาล)

The internal regulation prohibiting personnel from behaving in ways that bring discredit to the public and hospital.

Medical Council of Thailand Policy on Medical Professional Ethics(นโยบายแพทยสภาว่าด้วยการรักษาจริยธรรมแห่งวิชาชีพเวชกรรม)

The professional ethical guideline requiring medical practitioners to treat patients politely.