Inpatient absconds from Castle Peak Hospital
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The spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following appeal today (July 24) regarding an inpatient who has absconded from the hospital:
A 47-year-old male inpatient was found missing at about 2.40pm today after arriving at the Main Block of Tuen Mun Hospital under escort by staff from CPH for medical follow-up. CPH is very concerned about the incident and reported to the Police immediately. The hospital will fully co-operate with the Police to locate the patient.
The patient is 1.69 metres tall and of medium build with black short hair. He was wearing a blue jacket and green trousers at the time he absconded. The hospital appeals to the public to contact the Report Room of Tuen Mun Police Station at 3661 5800 or call CPH at 2456 7111 if they know the whereabouts of the patient.
The incident has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office via the Advance Incident Reporting System. The hospital will communicate with the patient's relatives to provide necessary assistance.
Ends/Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Issued at HKT 20:07
Issued at HKT 20:07
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