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The Hong Kong Hospital Authority has dismissed a doctor for violating professional conduct rules by posting an image of a CPR procedure in a public hospital. The case has been referred to the Medical Council for further investigation.
The Hospital Authority in Hong Kong announced the departure of a doctor after he posted a photo of a resuscitation procedure in a public hospital, sparking widespread debate about patient privacy and professional ethics. The authority did not clarify whether the doctor resigned or was dismissed.
Employees of the UK's National Health Service (NHS) have announced a boycott of the Palantir data platform due to ethical concerns. This decision follows the awarding of a £330 million contract to the company in 2023 for collecting hospital and patient information.