Remember all the evil doctors you see in K-dramas that has access to all the medicines and drugs?
They are usually the ones administrating drugs and causing harm to others or themselves.
Yeah, well that might just be in the movies. But in real life, sometimes we make the same mistakes and end up playing the life of these characters in dramas.
Doctor Who Took Illicit Drugs
One of such instances is Dr Damian Yeo Eng Hui, 32, who was arrested for multiple drug offences.
Now a resident at the emergency medical department of Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), he has been demoted from a fully registered physician to one who can practice only under supervision. In addition, he was ordered to attend drug rehabilitation sessions.
Given that he brought disrepute to the medical profession through his misconduct, the sanctions were handed down by a disciplinary tribunal to Dr Yeo.
According to the tribunal grounds of decisions, his case could be the first time such a sanction was considered.
Past Offenses
In the past, Dr Yeo was a senior physician at TTSH when he was arrested on 1 August, 2017, by the Central Narcotics Bureau. He had consumed methampetamine, otherwise known as Ice.
On top of that, he was in posession of 2.69g of Ice, three tablets of sedative Nimtazepam and drug-taking utensils, namely a lighter, cut straws and a syringe.
For his drug consumption offence, he was sent to the Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC) on 8 August, 2017, while given a stern warning for the other offenses.
This resulted in the loss of his job, but he was re-employed on 19 December, 2017, and his employment was renewed till 28 December 2021 as well.
Disciplinary Proceedings
In disciplinary proceedings brought by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC), Dr Yeo pleaded guilty on 8th May this year to the charge of improper conduct that brings disrepute to the profession.
The SMC argued that he should be downgraded from a fully registered doctor to one with conditions and restrictions within a supervisory framework for two years.
On the other hand, his lawyer argued that a censure was sufficient. To support his argument, he claims that Dr Yeo had committed the offences in a moment of folly due to the pressure of work. Furthermore, he has made good progress in his rehabilitation regime.
The Verdict
After much consideration, Dr Yeo’s status was ordered by the tribunal to be downgraded for 18 months and appoint regular sessions with an approved addictions specialist that he has to attend.
The tribunal stated that a censure, being a formal statement of disapproval, was not enough to strongly send a message that such misconduct will not be condoned.
In conclusion, the tribunal agreed that rehabilitation was appropriate. Given that Dr Yeo is young, he still has a promising career ahead of him. He also appears to have the support of his colleagues and superiors, which is beneficial for him.
“Once bitten, twice shy” is the first thing that comes to my mind when writing this. If he changes over a new leaf, he will definitely have a “promising” career ahead of him.
But hey, sometimes, a leopard never changes its spots. Let’s hope that this one does.
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