Lawyer for the Professional Conduct Committee, Anita Miller, said Mr A s actions were “serious lapses in professional practice” by an experienced pharmacist over a number of years, and put the health and safety of patients at risk.
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The pharmacist, who was granted interim name suppression, said he was “extremely grateful” no patient was harmed as the result of his inattention. While no harm came to any patient, the potential for harm was “high”, and the Auckland Opioid Treatment Service reported there were “near misses”, she said. A methadone patient can die by overdose if the incorrect dose is administered.
The offending happened on five occasions, with five different women. The first incident was in 2016, and in September 2018 there was a “cluster” of assaults over a period of eight days. Dr Hong’s actions caused “immense harm” to the victims involved, the tribunal heard. The sentencing judge noted that one victim been abused as a child and Dr Hong’s assault caused her to become suicidal and have a breakdown.
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The offending took place in the guise of treatment, the tribunal heard. Lawyer for the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) Anita Miller said his actions clearly reflect adversely on his fitness to practice.
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