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Update Date: 2008/08/31 12:38 by Zhang Beiqi
Eleven years ago, Jiang Mingfu, the deputy director of the surgical department at Mackay Memorial Hospital, became well-known for saving the life of Zhang Yusheng. However, it has now been revealed that he privately used brain tissue removed from patients during surgery for personal research purposes without notifying the hospital or obtaining consent from the patients or their families. Following an anonymous tip, the hospital investigated and confirmed the incident, acknowledging that it was indeed inappropriate. The severity of the situation will require further investigation through meetings.
A woman who suffered a stroke was urgently sent to the hospital. During the surgery, not only was a blood clot removed, but part of her brain tissue was also taken and preserved as a research sample by the doctor, without the family's knowledge. This incident occurred on the 14th of last month. Although the removed brain tissue was already necrotic due to compression, using it for research without informing the patient or their family, or even reporting it to the hospital, has led to complaints against the doctor, Jiang Mingfu, who is also known for saving Zhang Yusheng 11 years ago. Jiang Mingfu, deputy director of the surgical department at Mackay Memorial Hospital (86.10.21), stated, "The situation seems a bit more optimistic, but the patient still shows signs of pneumonia."
Now serving as the deputy director of the surgical department at Mackay Memorial Hospital, specializing in neurosurgery and brain tumor surgeries, Jiang Mingfu emphasized that his actions were for the purpose of researching brain tumors, aiming to benefit more people. He calmly explained to the hospital that it was not an intentional concealment. However, since the news broke, his phone has been unanswered.
Such behavior has caught the attention of the Department of Health. Shi Chongliang, director of the Department of Medical Affairs, stated, "He cannot handle these matters privately. These tissues are supposed to be sent for pathological examination. It's not right for a doctor to decide on his own that something is to be discarded and then take it home. If this is indeed the case, the doctor is really too irresponsible."
The practice of "taking an extra tube of blood" for research without consent is not unheard of in the medical community. However, the Department of Health emphasizes that this violates medical laws, and repeat offenders could even have their medical licenses revoked. Mackay Memorial Hospital has also confirmed the incident. Whether Jiang Mingfu has violated medical ethics will be discussed in meetings. However, his actions, despite his extensive experience, have sparked public debate.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 080831/ 8/ 153v7. html
Dr. Zhang Yusheng Accused of Illegally Removing Patient's Brain Tissue
Eleven years ago, Jiang Mingfu, the deputy director of the surgical department at Mackay Memorial Hospital, became well-known for saving the life of Zhang Yusheng. However, it has now been revealed that he privately used brain tissue removed from patients during surgery for personal research purposes without notifying the hospital or obtaining consent from the patients or their families. Following an anonymous tip, the hospital investigated and confirmed the incident, acknowledging that it was indeed inappropriate. The severity of the situation will require further investigation through meetings.
A woman who suffered a stroke was urgently sent to the hospital. During the surgery, not only was a blood clot removed, but part of her brain tissue was also taken and preserved as a research sample by the doctor, without the family's knowledge. This incident occurred on the 14th of last month. Although the removed brain tissue was already necrotic due to compression, using it for research without informing the patient or their family, or even reporting it to the hospital, has led to complaints against the doctor, Jiang Mingfu, who is also known for saving Zhang Yusheng 11 years ago. Jiang Mingfu, deputy director of the surgical department at Mackay Memorial Hospital (86.10.21), stated, "The situation seems a bit more optimistic, but the patient still shows signs of pneumonia."
Now serving as the deputy director of the surgical department at Mackay Memorial Hospital, specializing in neurosurgery and brain tumor surgeries, Jiang Mingfu emphasized that his actions were for the purpose of researching brain tumors, aiming to benefit more people. He calmly explained to the hospital that it was not an intentional concealment. However, since the news broke, his phone has been unanswered.
Such behavior has caught the attention of the Department of Health. Shi Chongliang, director of the Department of Medical Affairs, stated, "He cannot handle these matters privately. These tissues are supposed to be sent for pathological examination. It's not right for a doctor to decide on his own that something is to be discarded and then take it home. If this is indeed the case, the doctor is really too irresponsible."
The practice of "taking an extra tube of blood" for research without consent is not unheard of in the medical community. However, the Department of Health emphasizes that this violates medical laws, and repeat offenders could even have their medical licenses revoked. Mackay Memorial Hospital has also confirmed the incident. Whether Jiang Mingfu has violated medical ethics will be discussed in meetings. However, his actions, despite his extensive experience, have sparked public debate.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 080831/ 8/ 153v7. html