Prince of Wales Hospital apologized for throwing away the index finger of a man involved in an accident with an electric saw and was unable to properly reattach it when it was found three hours later. “The Hospital has met the patient and his family to explain the details of the surgery and extended sincere apology for missing the amputated finger for some time during the operation. The medical team will closely monitor the condition of the patient and provide appropriate treatment,” a spokesman said yesterday. He brought his index finger in as it was amputated. The hospital has reported the case to the Hospital Authority Head Office and a report will be submitted to the Authority within eight weeks after investigation.

Source: The Standard December 19, 2020 06:47 UTC