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Doctor suspended after diabetic patient with infected foot had leg amputated

Dr Lim Geok Leong, who has at least 40 years in medical practice, failed to refer the patient to a hospital or specialist during any of his five visits, despite the presence of conditions such as gangrene.

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Doctor suspended after diabetic patient with infected foot had leg amputatedDr Lim Geok Leong, who has at least 40 years in medical practice, failed to refer the patient to a hospital or specialist during any of his five visits, despite the presence of conditions such as gangrene.
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