Singapore Medical Council cuts errant doctors' fines due to delayed hearings

Dr Goh Seng Heng (above) and his daughter Dr Michelle Goh Ming Li pleaded guilty to three charges of advertising their services, which doctors are not allowed to do. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - Two doctors have been given discounted penalties because of a delay by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) in initiating disciplinary hearings against them.

Dr Goh Seng Heng and his daughter Dr Michelle Goh Ming Li pleaded guilty to three charges of advertising their services, which doctors are not allowed to do.

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