Castle Peak Hospital appeals to public on missing patient
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The spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital (CPH) made the following appeal today (June 10) regarding a patient who has absconded from hospital care:
A 43-year-old female inpatient absconded at about 9am today during a dental follow-up appointment at a clinic outside CPH, for which she had been escorted by staff. CPH immediately reported the incident to the Police for assistance, and has informed the patient's relatives. The hospital will fully co-operate with the Police for the search.
The patient is 1.61 metres tall, is of medium build with a ponytail. She was wearing a dark blue long-sleeved top, a blue vest jacket and red trousers when she left the hospital.
CPH has reported the case to the Hospital Authority Head Office via the Advance Incident Reporting System. The hospital appeals to the public to contact Tuen Mun Police Station at 3661 5810 if they know the whereabouts of the patient.
Ends/Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:00
Issued at HKT 16:00
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