MANILA, Philippines – Sinuspinde ng Philippine College of Physicians si Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon sa loob ng anim na buwan dahil sa paninira sa mga kapwa manggagamot at health professionals, maging ang paglabag sa ethical standards.
Sa 26 pahinang desisyon ng 13-member Board of Regents ng PCP, sinabi na nakagawa si Leachon ng malinaw na paglabag sa kanyang duties at responsibilities sa ilalim ng Code of Ethics kaugnay sa kanyang mga public statement na patungkol sa mga kasamahan sa propesyon.
“Respondent engaged in defamatory allegations and insinuations or claims of corruption and unethical practice against colleagues, in a public and official forum, even without any personal knowledge or sufficient evidence to support the aforesaid allegations,” saad sa desisyon.
“By doing so, Respondent should be held accountable for the intentional and deliberate breach of his sworn duties and responsibilities as a member of the college, thereby warranting the imposition of corresponding penalties
and sanctions for violation of the ethical standards and principles in the Code of Ethics,” dagdag pa.
“Accordingly, in view of the nature, seriousness, and gravity of the violations, and applying the corresponding penalties provided in the PCP Code of Ethics, with due consideration to the attendant and peculiar factual circumstances in the instant case, the penalty of Suspension of Membership in the College for a period of six (6) months is hereby imposed on respondent Dr. Anthony Leachon,” sinabi sa desisyon.
Samantala, sinabi naman ni Leachon na pinag-aaralan niya kasama ng kanyang mga abogado, ang mga angkop na solusyon at tumutol sa desisyon ng PCP.
“It is therefore deeply concerning that, at a time when the Dengvaxia cases are finally moving forward, efforts are being made to question my credibility and integrity. These efforts have taken various forms, including the filing of complaints against me and the recent disciplinary action imposed by the Philippine College of Physicians,” sinabi ni Leachon.
“I respectfully disagree with the action taken by the PCP. Together with my lawyers, I am presently studying the available remedies and appropriate courses of action. Nevertheless, no administrative sanction can alter the facts that will be presented before the courts. No disciplinary action can diminish the right of the victims’ families to seek justice or the duty of witnesses to testify truthfully,” dagdag pa. RNT/JGC
