Hospital suspends doctors after video shows vendor taking part in surgeryStaff writer, with CNATaichung Veterans General Hospital (TVGH) yesterday suspended three doctors from performing surgeries after video footage from July 2023 surfaced allegedly showing a medical-device vendor handling part of an operation. The hospital said it would fully cooperate with investigations by prosecutors and health authorities, adding that any illegal conduct would be dealt with in accordance with the law. Photo: Tang Shih-ming, Taipei TimesThe case involves allegations earlier this month that a medical-device vendor was allowed to enter multiple operating rooms and take part in procedures. TVGH has acknowledged that three physicians permitted a vendor to enter operating rooms without proper reporting, but said an internal review found no evidence the vendor participated in operations. Local health authorities could launch an investigation if the hospital's earlier report is found to be incomplete, he added.
