Sydney Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Found Guilty After Tourist's Death

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A Sydney practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, Yun Sen Luo, has been found guilty of professional misconduct after a 57-year-old diabetic woman died following his advice to discontinue her prescribed western medications. The ruling was made by the New South Wales civil and administrative tribunal on January 30, after a prosecution by the Health Care Complaints Commission.

The deceased, a Chinese national visiting Australia, consulted Luo for psoriasis on May 26, 2018. Despite her history of high blood sugar, Luo failed to obtain sufficient medical details and recommended stopping her diabetes medication. Evidence presented showed communication issues due to her limited English proficiency, with consultations conducted in Mandarin.

Following a decline in her health, Luo did not adequately assess her condition nor refer her to a qualified medical professional. On June 8, the woman stopped breathing and tragically passed away shortly after arriving at Hornsby hospital. A tribunal member stated that Luo's actions contravened the standards set by the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia. Further hearings will determine any protective orders against Luo.

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