A doctor at a Hong Kong public hospital who posted a photo of a resuscitation procedure is no longer employed by the Hospital Authority amid concerns over patient privacy. The Kowloon West Cluster confirmed the doctor's departure on Monday but did not specify whether he resigned or was dismissed. The incident stemmed from a viral Instagram story posted last month.
Jenson So, a doctor who performed a resuscitation in what appeared to be a public hospital ward, posted an Instagram story last month showing himself holding medical equipment. The image carried the caption: “A rarely seen cardioversion – everyone has come to watch me deliver the electric shock.” It went viral, sparking a social media outcry over patient privacy and professional ethics.
The Hospital Authority's Kowloon West Cluster confirmed on Monday that the doctor is no longer an employee. A spokesman said: “The cluster had previously conducted a serious investigation and a comprehensive review of the incident. It confirmed that the individual involved is no longer an employee of the Hospital Authority.” The cluster added: “The cluster consistently attaches the utmost importance to protecting patient privacy, reiterating that all staff members must strictly abide by relevant regulations to ensure that patient privacy remains inviolable, and no form of misconduct will be tolerated.”
Media reports indicated that Jenson So, affiliated with the Kowloon West Cluster and a former contestant on ViuTV’s reality show King Maker III, had been removed from the hospital’s internal WhatsApp groups and excluded from next month’s duty roster. The case underscores the public hospitals' emphasis on staff compliance with privacy rules.