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Clinic Accused of Improper Medication
Reporter Lin Qingchuan / Taipei
A woman, Zhang Yang Tingyu, sought medical treatment for weight loss and lost 25 kilograms in just four months. However, the well-known "Yang's Clinic" in Taipei was accused of improper medication, which allegedly led to her death during the weight loss process. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office determined that the woman’s blood sugar and triglyceride levels were excessively high, but the clinic’s physician, Lin Shaoan, failed to monitor and assess her condition, while pharmacist Yang Huarong neglected to label the drug’s side effects on the medication package. Both were deemed negligent and were charged yesterday with professional negligence resulting in death.
Zhang Yang’s family also filed a civil lawsuit against the clinic, seeking NT$6.93 million in compensation. The case is currently under review by the Taipei District Court. Reporters were unable to reach the deceased’s family yesterday. Zhang Yang Tingyu’s mother had previously tearfully stated, "During her weight loss period, my daughter only ate apples for dinner besides taking the medication. I cannot accept what happened!"
Yang’s Clinic: No Negligence in Medication
Yang Mingquan, the head of Yang’s Clinic, stated that high blood sugar and triglyceride levels are primary causes of obesity, and clinically, follow-ups are typically conducted every 3 to 6 months. He insisted that the physician’s diagnosis and medication were not negligent, explaining that due to limited space on the drug packaging, some drug information was recorded in a manual provided to patients. Regarding the prosecutors’ indictment, Yang said, "Of course, we cannot accept this" and called it "deeply regrettable."
Lin Shaoan’s lawyer, Zhang Jiaqi, argued that the woman had emotional issues before her death and was found with a very high concentration of alcohol in her system. They concluded that "alcohol poisoning induced arrhythmia in the patient," which they believe was the primary cause of death.
Lin Shaoan pointed out that the forensic report indicated the deceased’s blood sample contained 45 milligrams of alcohol per 100 grams. Given that the human body metabolizes alcohol at a fixed rate of 15-20 milligrams per hour and considering the four-hour interval between her drinking and death, her blood alcohol level at the time of consumption would have been well over 100 milligrams, clearly indicating excessive drinking.
Suspected Medication Combined with Heart Disease
The case originated in 2006 when Zhang Yang Tingyu, a planner at the National Concert Hall, sought weight loss treatment at Yang’s Clinic. After examining her condition, the physician prescribed medication. Zhang Yang Tingyu’s weight dropped from 80 kilograms to 55 kilograms in just four months, but she soon died suddenly at the age of 29.
An autopsy conducted by prosecutors and forensic experts suggested that she may have suffered from mild coronary artery sclerosis and blockage after taking the medication. In the early hours of the following day, her heart condition, combined with excessive central nervous system stimulation from the drugs, led to symptoms such as fever, sweating, and arrhythmia, ultimately resulting in toxic shock complicated by cardiogenic shock and death.
Prosecutors concluded that the clinic failed to monitor changes in her blood sugar and triglyceride levels while prescribing multiple central nervous system stimulants. Additionally, Yang Huarong did not label the Chinese and English names of the drugs or their effects and side effects on the medication package, leading the woman to mistakenly believe they were merely general fat-burning drugs. The prosecution determined that the incident was caused by the professional actions of Lin Shaoan and Yang Huarong and was unrelated to Yang Mingquan, who was therefore not indicted.
Source: http:/ / www. libertytimes. com. ……new/ dec/ 22/ today- health1. htm
Woman Dies after Losing 25kg in 4 Months, Dr. Yang of Yang Clinic Sued
Reporter Lin Qingchuan / Taipei
A woman, Zhang Yang Tingyu, sought medical treatment for weight loss and lost 25 kilograms in just four months. However, the well-known "Yang's Clinic" in Taipei was accused of improper medication, which allegedly led to her death during the weight loss process. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office determined that the woman’s blood sugar and triglyceride levels were excessively high, but the clinic’s physician, Lin Shaoan, failed to monitor and assess her condition, while pharmacist Yang Huarong neglected to label the drug’s side effects on the medication package. Both were deemed negligent and were charged yesterday with professional negligence resulting in death.
Zhang Yang’s family also filed a civil lawsuit against the clinic, seeking NT$6.93 million in compensation. The case is currently under review by the Taipei District Court. Reporters were unable to reach the deceased’s family yesterday. Zhang Yang Tingyu’s mother had previously tearfully stated, "During her weight loss period, my daughter only ate apples for dinner besides taking the medication. I cannot accept what happened!"
Yang’s Clinic: No Negligence in Medication
Yang Mingquan, the head of Yang’s Clinic, stated that high blood sugar and triglyceride levels are primary causes of obesity, and clinically, follow-ups are typically conducted every 3 to 6 months. He insisted that the physician’s diagnosis and medication were not negligent, explaining that due to limited space on the drug packaging, some drug information was recorded in a manual provided to patients. Regarding the prosecutors’ indictment, Yang said, "Of course, we cannot accept this" and called it "deeply regrettable."
Lin Shaoan’s lawyer, Zhang Jiaqi, argued that the woman had emotional issues before her death and was found with a very high concentration of alcohol in her system. They concluded that "alcohol poisoning induced arrhythmia in the patient," which they believe was the primary cause of death.
Lin Shaoan pointed out that the forensic report indicated the deceased’s blood sample contained 45 milligrams of alcohol per 100 grams. Given that the human body metabolizes alcohol at a fixed rate of 15-20 milligrams per hour and considering the four-hour interval between her drinking and death, her blood alcohol level at the time of consumption would have been well over 100 milligrams, clearly indicating excessive drinking.
Suspected Medication Combined with Heart Disease
The case originated in 2006 when Zhang Yang Tingyu, a planner at the National Concert Hall, sought weight loss treatment at Yang’s Clinic. After examining her condition, the physician prescribed medication. Zhang Yang Tingyu’s weight dropped from 80 kilograms to 55 kilograms in just four months, but she soon died suddenly at the age of 29.
An autopsy conducted by prosecutors and forensic experts suggested that she may have suffered from mild coronary artery sclerosis and blockage after taking the medication. In the early hours of the following day, her heart condition, combined with excessive central nervous system stimulation from the drugs, led to symptoms such as fever, sweating, and arrhythmia, ultimately resulting in toxic shock complicated by cardiogenic shock and death.
Prosecutors concluded that the clinic failed to monitor changes in her blood sugar and triglyceride levels while prescribing multiple central nervous system stimulants. Additionally, Yang Huarong did not label the Chinese and English names of the drugs or their effects and side effects on the medication package, leading the woman to mistakenly believe they were merely general fat-burning drugs. The prosecution determined that the incident was caused by the professional actions of Lin Shaoan and Yang Huarong and was unrelated to Yang Mingquan, who was therefore not indicted.
Source: http:/ / www. libertytimes. com. ……new/ dec/ 22/ today- health1. htm