The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following appeal today (May 6) regarding a patient who left the hospital without notifying hospital staff:

     A 15-year-old male patient left the Orthopaedic ward without notifying hospital staff at around 11.30pm yesterday (May 5).

     Upon discovering the patient was missing, ward staff immediately reported the incident to security guards for a search in hospital areas and the vicinity, but their efforts were unsuccessful. QEH is very concerned about the incident. The hospital has contacted the patient's relative and reported the incident to the Police. The hospital will co-operate with the Police for the search.

     The patient is approximately 1.75 metres tall, has a thin body build, brown short hair, and a tattoo on his right leg. He was seen leaving the hospital in patient clothes.

     The hospital appeals to members of the public to contact the QEH Security Department at 3506 8944 or call 999 if they know the whereabouts of the patient.

Ends/Monday, May 6, 2024
Issued at HKT 12:36

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