Prince of Wales Hospital's response to media enquiries on medical incident of chemotherapy treatment
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In response to media enquiries, the spokesperson for Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH) gave the following reply:

     The patient of the recent medical incident of chemotherapy treatment passed away today (July 7) at 11.55am.  PWH expresses deep grief at the death of the patient.  The hospital offers the deepest condolence and apology to the family of the patient and will provide necessary assistance.  PWH will assist the investigation of the Hospital Authority investigation panel.

Ends/Saturday, July 7, 2007
Issued at HKT 13:33

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