6-month suspension on health reform advocate Tony Leachon stays, says medical group

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) reaffirmed its decision to suspend health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon for six months following findings of serious violations of its Code of Ethics. In a statement late Friday, the PCP said its decision was made through a fair and impartial process, following allegations that Leachon made defamatory and unethical public statements against fellow doctors. “The decision was made independently and in accordance with t