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Doctor investigated for rally medical aid; politician blames rivals

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Physician Su Yifeng is under investigation for allegedly violating the Physician Act by providing medical services at a political rally without prior approval.
  • Su and a KMT councilor claim the investigation is politically motivated by the DPP and 'Qing Niao' activists.
  • A civic association chairman questions this, pointing out that the Taipei City Health Bureau, which issued the notice, is under the mayor's jurisdiction.

Taipei physician Su Yifeng faces scrutiny for allegedly violating the Physician Act after providing blood pressure and blood sugar checks at a political rally. The Taipei City Health Bureau issued a notice requesting an explanation, with potential fines up to NT$100,000.

Taipei City Health Bureau clearly falls under Chiang Wan-an's jurisdiction.

— Chang Yu-mengQuestioning the political blame placed on the DPP and activists for the investigation into Dr. Su Yifeng.

Su, along with Taipei City Councilor Yang Chih-tou, has accused the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and 'Qing Niao' (Blue Bird) activists of orchestrating the complaint. They claim the investigation is politically motivated pressure. However, Chang Yu-meng, chairman of the Taiwan Youth Generation Association for Common Prosperity, questioned this narrative.

Chang pointed out on Facebook that the Taipei City Health Bureau falls under the authority of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an. He suggested that if Su and Yang are unhappy with the situation, they should direct their complaints to the mayor, as the city government is the body responsible for the health bureau's actions. Yang Chih-tou, as a sitting city councilor, is also tasked with overseeing the mayor's administration.

If you are unhappy, please go protest to Chiang Wan-an.

— Chang Yu-mengDirecting criticism towards the Taipei Mayor regarding the health bureau's actions.

The Physician Act stipulates that doctors must practice at health bureau-approved medical institutions and adhere to a single place of work, preventing private consultations or side jobs without proper reporting. Exceptions exist for inter-hospital support or cross-hospital surgeries, but these require prior notification. The health bureau's notice cited media reports from July 23rd, which clearly showed Su providing medical assistance at the rally. Chang highlighted that Su's claim of "just passing by" contradicts the need for health bureau notification, making the investigation into potential illegal medical practice seem straightforward.

Dr. Su Yifeng happened to be passing by.

— Zheng Li-wenQuoted dialogue from the rally, used by the health bureau as evidence.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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