Quote:Comparisons between the two cases – that of Mr Ngerng and Dr Lu – have raised questions of what exactly are the “values and standards” which the MOH referred to in supporting the sacking of Mr Ngerng. Why is one who had transgressed the law in another country and who had been found guilty of “professional misconduct” allowed to practice and hold such senior positions in one of our hospitals; while a lower-ranked employee is fired for what some may see as lesser contraventions in a personal and private dispute? The unusual MOH statement supporting the sacking of Mr Ngerng by TTSH has raised concerns that the MOH is indeed engaged in politically-motivated actions unbecoming of a public institution, given that the MOH has remained silent on the case regarding Dr Lu who, incidentally, has been allowed to work here for at least 11 years since being hired by NUH in 2001.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:34:16 +0000