China whistleblower challenges finding in cancer treatment feud

Doctor accuses medical professionals of 'mass misconduct' that led to deaths

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ZHANG CHAOYUE, XU WEN and HAN WEI, Caixin

An online feud surrounding allegations of medical malpractice and professional ethics violations against a Shanghai-based doctor continued to brew as a whistleblower challenged the findings of an initial probe by authorities.

Zhang Yu, who levied dramatic online accusations against a Shanghai doctor's treatment of a cancer patient, said he disagreed with the results of an investigation by the National Health Commission and urged a public discussion with experts from the commission regarding the probe.

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