A Singapore doctor has been sentenced to 18 months' jail for performing a negligent act that led to a patient's death during an aesthetic treatment in 2019. Dr. Chan Bingyi, 38, was convicted after a trial for administering ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) intravenously, which caused a fatal reaction.
The patient, identified as Ms. Ng, died shortly after the procedure at a clinic in Singapore. The court found that Dr. Chan's actions fell below the standard of care expected, as EDTA is not approved for such use in aesthetic medicine and can cause severe complications.
The sentence was handed down on May 14, 2026, by the State Courts. Dr. Chan was also fined S$5,000 for related offenses. The case has raised concerns about the regulation of aesthetic treatments in Singapore.
